Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Portsmouth Bay QE-52
The closest PPG colour is Polaris (PPG10-04), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Polaris is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Polaris really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 41
- Hex
- #A0AEAD#A1ADAD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Polaris is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shaded Brook 30BG 42/049ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Mirror Mirror PPG1039-3ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Nautical Star PPG1036-3ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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