Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spring Glow MQ4-45
The closest PPG colour is Pistachio Ice Cream (10GY 71/180), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Pistachio Ice Cream is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Pistachio Ice Cream really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 71
- Hex
- #D7E1BE#D3E0B8 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pistachio Ice Cream is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aloe Vera PPG1222-3ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Soft Venetian Green 30GY 72/196ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pistachio Pudding PPG1120-4ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 10.0 points lower.