Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Placid Sea P470-5
The closest PPG colour is Splash Of Teal (17BG 36/333), at ΔE 3.40 — very close.
Splash Of Teal is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.40 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and PPG
Most people comparing Behr to PPG are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Splash Of Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.40very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 34
- Hex
- #38ACC0#1CADBA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Splash Of Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jamaican Sea PPG1236-6ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Blue Calypso PPG1235-5ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Montego Bay PPG1233-6ΔE 5.15 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.