Aria PPG 1001-2

PPG Aria (PPG1001-2) LRV and undertone

PPG Aria (PPG1001-2) has an LRV of 77, placing it in the light range with substantial but not maximum light reflectance. Light reflectance value indicates how much visible light a color reflects, on a scale from 0 for black to 100 for white. In a room, LRV helps estimate relative brightness, but daylight, artificial lighting, and surrounding finishes also influence how a painted surface appears. Aria belongs to the white color family and has a neutral undertone calculated from its Lab values.

A neutral undertone can make comparisons with other colors more dependent on neighboring materials and lighting. Cooler daylight in north-facing rooms may emphasize contrasts with warmer finishes, while south-facing light often brings out warmth in nearby colors. Test a sample against existing flooring and cabinetry. If using white trim, compare the trim and wall samples together to judge their relative brightness and undertones.

PPG Aria in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Ice Cube (SW 6252) has a ΔE of 0.5, indicating a near-identical measured match. Sherwin-Williams Nebulous White (SW 7063), with a ΔE of 1.2, is very close. Benjamin Moore Decorator’s White (OC-149) and Behr Etched Glass (MQ3-27) each have a ΔE of 2.0, placing them at the boundary between very close and close, visibly different matches. Benjamin Moore Paper White (OC-55) measures 2.2, indicating a close match with a visible difference possible side by side.

Valspar Modern Gray (8005-1A) has a ΔE of 2.5, while Valspar Summer Gray (7006-17) measures 2.6. Behr Cameo White (MQ3-32) also has a ΔE of 2.6. These are close rather than identical alternatives. ΔE 2000 measures color difference, but it does not predict every effect of lighting, sheen, or the paint’s surrounding colors.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) has an LRV of 83, six points higher than Aria, so it reflects more light. PPG Delicate White (PPG1001-1) has an LRV of 88 and provides a brighter option. Both may suit rooms where greater reflected light is desirable, though the subtle undertones differ. For a darker choice, PPG Elemental (PPG1011-2) has an LRV of 66 and belongs to the gray family.

PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) has an LRV of 75 and a warm yellow undertone, giving it a small reduction in reflectance. Its ΔE of 4.6 means it is only similar to Aria in measured color. Consider Hourglass when a warmer appearance is acceptable, or Elemental when a deeper gray is preferred. Check samples in morning and evening light to assess their relationship with fixed finishes.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Aria.