Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Raindance QE-53
The closest PPG colour is Scarborough (PPG1145-5), at ΔE 0.70 — indistinguishable.
Scarborough is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.70 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 Scarborough really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.70indistinguishable
- LRV
- 27Behr is 28
- Hex
- #809391#819392 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Scarborough is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Granite PPG1144-5ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Aqua Smoke PPG1034-5ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Cathedral Glass PPG1148-5ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.