Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Pond's Edge S410-3
The closest PPG colour is Pine Whisper (PPG1134-4), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Pine Whisper is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Pine Whisper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 53Behr is 55
- Hex
- #B3C6B9#B6C9B8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pine Whisper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Limelight PPG1133-3ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Niagara Mist PPG10-30ΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Aquamarine Dream PPG1135-4ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.