Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Silver Clouds ECC-35-1
The closest PPG colour is Hippopotamus (PPG0994-4), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Hippopotamus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Hippopotamus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 40Behr is 39
- Hex
- #A7AAA5#A6AAA2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Hippopotamus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Light Drizzle PPG1033-4ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Precipitation PPG0997-4ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Stepping Stone PPG1010-4ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Clouds ECC-35-1 matched across all 13 brands →