Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Potting Moss BXC-82
The closest PPG colour is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Smoky Slate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Smoky Slate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A1A18F#A0A089 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Smoky Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Zebra Grass PPG1126-5ΔE 2.88 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Edamame PPG1030-4ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Wandering Willow PPG1031-3ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.