Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sky Blue T14-5
The closest PPG colour is Plateau (PPG1234-2), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Plateau is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Plateau really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 76Behr is 78
- Hex
- #D3E7E5#D3E9E5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Plateau is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Sky PPG1142-2ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Seaspray PPG1233-2ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Peaceful Night PPG1142-1ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.