Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Shaved Ice N490-3
The closest PPG colour is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Special Delivery is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Special Delivery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 44Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A5B2B7#A9B4BA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Special Delivery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoke Screen PPG1038-4ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Foretell PPG10-13ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Shaded Brook 30BG 42/049ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.