Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest PPG colour is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Chalky Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Chalky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7B8F99#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Chalky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Nantucket Teal 30BG 27/119ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Seastone PPG10-11ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Baritone PPG1149-5ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.