Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Saga Blue S480-4
The closest PPG colour is Deepest Aqua (30BG 33/207), at ΔE 3.33 — very close.
Deepest Aqua is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.33 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 Deepest Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.33very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 32
- Hex
- #68A2B2#75A0B1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Deepest Aqua reads slightly darker than Saga Blue in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Deepest Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serene Stream PPG1154-5ΔE 3.54 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Americana PPG1152-4ΔE 3.71 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Aqua Blue PPG1151-5ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.