Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Plum Smoke PPU16-14
The closest PPG colour is Antique Silver (PPG1002-5), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Antique Silver is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
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 Silver really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #918E8C#928E8E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Antique Silver is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shining Armor PPG1003-5ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Cloudy Slate PPG0996-4ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Seal Grey 00NN 25/000ΔE 3.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.