Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Refreshed ICC-92
The closest PPG colour is Aqua Tint (PPG1234-1), at ΔE 1.00 — indistinguishable.
Aqua Tint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.00 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 Aqua Tint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.00indistinguishable
- LRV
- 84Behr is 83
- Hex
- #E5F1EE#E2EDE9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Aqua Tint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Delicate Mist PPG1143-1ΔE 1.05 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Honesty PPG1034-2ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Northern Lights PPG1137-2ΔE 1.16 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.