Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Planet Green MQ4-48
The closest PPG colour is Antique Green (PPG1223-7), at ΔE 5.43 — noticeably different.
PPG does not make this colour. Antique Green is the closest option at ΔE 5.43, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have PPG custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Antique Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.43noticeably different
- LRV
- 19Behr is 20
- Hex
- #588C3A#478B4D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Antique Green reads slightly lighter than Planet Green in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Antique Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Succulent Leaves PPG1131-6ΔE 6.38 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Green Gloss PPG1227-7ΔE 6.67 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Mallard Green PPG1132-6ΔE 6.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.