Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Shale Gray 540F-4
The closest PPG colour is Symphony Of Blue (PPG1035-4), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Symphony Of Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Symphony Of Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 32
- Hex
- #89A0A6#899DA3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Symphony Of Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Symmetry PPG1037-4ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Aqua Smoke PPG1034-5ΔE 2.57 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- After the Storm PPG1036-4ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.