Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sanctuary PPU9-21
The closest PPG colour is Lively Ivy (PPG11-30), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Lively Ivy is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Lively Ivy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 41
- Hex
- #B3AE87#B1AE8B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Lively Ivy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Gray Mist PPG1113-4ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Thimbleberry Leaf PPG11-31ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cress Green PPG1114-4ΔE 3.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.