Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Prelude 740E-3
The closest PPG colour is Canadian Sky Blue (30BG 49/047), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Canadian Sky Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Canadian Sky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 47
- Hex
- #B0BBBF#AAB9BD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Canadian Sky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nautical Star PPG1036-3ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Special Delivery PPG1037-3ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ocean Drive PPG1040-3ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.