Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr So Blue-berry S540-1
The closest PPG colour is Pale Lilac (PPG1245-2), at ΔE 1.37 — near-exact.
Pale Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.37 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 Pale Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.37near-exact
- LRV
- 72Behr is 69
- Hex
- #DADEE9#D4D8E3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pale Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Waterfall 10BB 73/045ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Violet Shadow PPG1170-3ΔE 1.85 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Silver Blue Pearl 10BB 64/052ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr So Blue-berry S540-1 matched across all 13 brands →