Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Quiet Time T18-19
The closest PPG colour is Solstice (PPG1010-3), at ΔE 0.69 — indistinguishable.
Solstice is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.69 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 Solstice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.69indistinguishable
- LRV
- 51Behr is 50
- Hex
- #BABDB8#B8BCB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Solstice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Stone PPG1009-4ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Half Dome PPG0994-3ΔE 1.49 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Fresh Granite PPG0997-3ΔE 2.02 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.