Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Riviera Blue 540B-5
The closest PPG colour is Xavier Blue (PPG1240-4), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Xavier Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.83 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 Xavier Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 41
- Hex
- #6AB4E0#65B4D8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Xavier Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Harbor Sky PPG1238-4ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Mystic Blue PPG1237-5ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Salem Blue PPG1239-4ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.