Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sonic Blue T15-11
The closest PPG colour is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Blue Calypso is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Blue Calypso really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 34
- Hex
- #55A7B6#5BA8B9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Calypso is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deepest Aqua 30BG 33/207ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Splash Of Teal 17BG 36/333ΔE 3.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Sailing Sea Blue 30BG 38/199ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.