Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Seashore Dreams P500-2
The closest PPG colour is Ariel (PPG1237-3), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Ariel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Ariel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 65Behr is 67
- Hex
- #AED7EA#B5DCEF in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Ariel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flemish Blue PPG1238-3ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Songbird PPG1240-3ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Harborside Sky 30BG 72/120ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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