Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Soft Iris 640A-1
The closest PPG colour is Guardian Angel (PPG1247-2), at ΔE 0.63 — indistinguishable.
Guardian Angel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.63 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 Guardian Angel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.63indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 78
- Hex
- #E4E1EA#E6E3EB in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Guardian Angel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iris Isle PPG1248-2ΔE 0.63 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Violet Hush PPG1175-1ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Violet Echo PPG1173-1ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.