Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83
The closest PPG colour is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Sailing Sea Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 Sailing Sea Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 38
- Hex
- #76ADBC#80AEBD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Sailing Sea Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crystal Lake PPG1151-4ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Hazy Seacliff Teal 30BG 37/110ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Arabella PPG1157-4ΔE 4.25 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83 matched across all 13 brands →