Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17
The closest PPG colour is Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Purple Dusk is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Purple Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 16Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7C6B76#7C707C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Purple Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Velvet Slipper PPG1046-6ΔE 4.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Ancient Violet 10RB 17/122ΔE 4.95 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Choo Choo PPG1047-6ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 matched across all 13 brands →