Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sonic Silver HDC-MD-26
The closest PPG colour is Fresh Granite (PPG0997-3), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Fresh Granite is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Fresh Granite really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 47
- Hex
- #BABAB6#B7B7B1 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Fresh Granite is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Stone PPG1009-4ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Half Dome PPG0994-3ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Solstice PPG1010-3ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sonic Silver HDC-MD-26 matched across all 13 brands →