Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sea Ridge 540B-6
The closest PPG colour is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Mystic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Mystic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 36Behr is 32
- Hex
- #48A8D0#45A3CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Mystic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hush-A-Bye PPG1238-5ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Salem Blue PPG1239-4ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Sorcerer PPG1240-5ΔE 5.02 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.