Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Silver City MQ2-59
The closest PPG colour is Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Felted Wool is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Felted Wool really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C3C4BE#C8C8C2 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Felted Wool is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Early Evening PPG1006-3ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Silver Band PPG0995-3ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Solitary State PPG1009-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.