Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Soft Violet PPL-53
The closest PPG colour is Arctic Cotton (PPG1002-2), at ΔE 0.66 — indistinguishable.
Arctic Cotton is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.66 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 Arctic Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.66indistinguishable
- LRV
- 77Behr is 79
- Hex
- #E6E3DF#E9E6E2 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Arctic Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silver Feather PPG1002-1ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Kitten White 30YY 78/035ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Minimalist White 40YY 83/021ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.