Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Silver Gray - Gloss 6794
The closest PPG colour is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Shadowy 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 Shadowy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A19E98#A3A29B in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Shadowy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hot Stone PPG1007-4ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Statue Garden PPG0996-3ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Steel Curtain PPG0994-5ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Silver Gray - Gloss 6794 matched across all 13 brands →