Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Riverside Blue 530D-5
The closest PPG colour is High Dive (PPG1236-5), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
High Dive is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 High Dive really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 43Behr is 40
- Hex
- #59B9CC#6CB4C3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if High Dive is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sailing Sea Blue 30BG 38/199ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pacific Coast Blue 18BG 47/282ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Blue Calypso PPG1235-5ΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riverside Blue 530D-5 matched across all 13 brands →