Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sojourn Blue M500-5
The closest PPG colour is Blue Oasis (PPG1158-6), at ΔE 3.22 — very close.
Blue Oasis is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.22 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Blue Oasis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.22very close
- LRV
- 15Behr is 14
- Hex
- #296D93#416F8B in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Oasis reads slightly darker than Sojourn Blue in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Oasis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cosmic Dust PPG1157-6ΔE 3.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Smoke Blue PPG1156-5ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Stormy Ridge PPG1159-5ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.