Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr River Valley 580F-4
The closest PPG colour is Inevitable (PPG10-24), at ΔE 2.25 — very close.
Inevitable is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.25 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Inevitable really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.25very close
- LRV
- 40Behr is 37
- Hex
- #9DAAB9#94A5B7 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Inevitable is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Enchanted Evening Blue 10BB 34/103ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Oxford Blue 10BB 40/090ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Dresden Dream PPG1155-5ΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.