Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sea Cap 440A-2
The closest PPG colour is Dewmist Delight (PPG1225-2), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Dewmist Delight is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Dewmist Delight really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 81Behr is 86
- Hex
- #DCEEDB#E4F3DF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Dewmist Delight is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chilled Mint PPG1224-3ΔE 1.94 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Lily Pond PPG1223-2ΔE 2.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Mirror Lake Green 30GY 83/150ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.