Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rain Dance S480-1
The closest PPG colour is Galactica (PPG1235-3), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Galactica is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Galactica really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 70Behr is 67
- Hex
- #C4DDE2#C3DAE0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Galactica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Biscayne Blue 30BG 64/108ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Embellishment PPG1151-2ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Clear Sailing 30BG 64/072ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.