Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sailor's Knot M510-3
The closest PPG colour is Paris Sky Blue (10BB 42/159), at ΔE 2.83 — very close.
Paris Sky 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 Paris Sky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.83very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 42
- Hex
- #97AFC9#90B1CB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Paris Sky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kaleidoscope PPG1160-4ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Horizon Blue 10BB 43/206ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Arabella PPG1157-4ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sailor's Knot M510-3 matched across all 13 brands →