Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Salty Tear 510A-2
The closest PPG colour is Seaspray (PPG1233-2), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Seaspray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Seaspray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 79Behr is 79
- Hex
- #D2EBEA#CFEBED in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Seaspray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Enchanted Evening PPG1236-2ΔE 2.08 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Phlox PPG1235-2ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Surf's Up PPG1236-3ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.