Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Promenade 400F-5
The closest PPG colour is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Smoky Slate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A1A18F#A4A38C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Smoky Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scottish Moor PPG11-20ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Wandering Willow PPG1031-3ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Photo Gray PPG1029-4ΔE 2.95 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.