Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Powdery Mist 650C-2
The closest PPG colour is Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Velvet Scarf is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Velvet Scarf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E3DFEC#E4E0EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Velvet Scarf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Guardian Angel PPG1247-2ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Violet Tinge 06RB 76/056ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Pale Orchid PPG1175-2ΔE 1.36 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.