Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rocky Creek PPF-37
The closest PPG colour is Artifact (PPG10-16), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Artifact is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Artifact really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 21Behr is 22
- Hex
- #69808B#6F848E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Artifact is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Western Sky Blue 30BG 22/057ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Puddle Jumper PPG1035-5ΔE 3.04 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sorcerer's Spell PPG10-02ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.