Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Southern Blue S-G-590
The closest PPG colour is Brilliant Blue (PPG1161-7), at ΔE 3.37 — very close.
Brilliant Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.37 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 Brilliant Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.37very close
- LRV
- 8Behr is 9
- Hex
- #234E86#365787 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Brilliant Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Florentine Lapis PPG1244-7ΔE 3.50 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Suddenly Sapphire PPG1242-7ΔE 3.77 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Dragonfly PPG1162-7ΔE 4.72 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Blue S-G-590 matched across all 13 brands →