Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Space Black N460-7
The closest PPG colour is Grey Metal (00NN 10/000), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Grey Metal is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Grey Metal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 10Behr is 8
- Hex
- #515051#505150 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Grey Metal reads slightly darker than Space Black 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 Grey Metal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Widow PPG0997-7ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Licorice PPG1009-7ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Zombie PPG1010-7ΔE 3.79 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.