Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spring Bouquet S100-1
The closest PPG colour is Violet Whimsey (PPG1174-2), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Violet Whimsey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Violet Whimsey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 68Behr is 66
- Hex
- #DAD6DF#D9D2DC in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Violet Whimsey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jam Session PPG1172-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Little Lilac PPG1177-2ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Misty Violet PPG1247-3ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spring Bouquet S100-1 matched across all 13 brands →