Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rain Water 560C-1
The closest PPG colour is Aloof (PPG1154-2), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Aloof is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Aloof really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 75Behr is 76
- Hex
- #D4E2E6#D6E5EB in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Aloof is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ocean Breeze PPG1240-1ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Goddess PPG1238-2ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Baby's Breath PPG1158-1ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.