Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26
The closest PPG colour is Black Elegance (PPG1004-7), at ΔE 2.35 — very close.
Black Elegance is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.35 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 Black Elegance really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.35very close
- LRV
- 5Behr is 6
- Hex
- #50484A#4B4242 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Black Elegance reads slightly lighter than Sarsaparilla in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Black Elegance is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Phantom Mist PPG1002-7ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dark Granite PPG1005-7ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Black Walnut PPG1014-7ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26 matched across all 13 brands →