Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr River Rock 730E-3
The closest PPG colour is Neo-Mediterranean Mist (30GG 54/045), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Neo-Mediterranean Mist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Neo-Mediterranean Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 58
- Hex
- #BBC6C3#C1CBC9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Neo-Mediterranean Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gale Force PPG10-08ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Winter Chill PPG1036-2ΔE 1.93 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Sky Splash PPG1037-2ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.