Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spring Stream PPU12-07
The closest PPG colour is Kentucky Blue (30GG 43/119), at ΔE 2.84 — very close.
Kentucky Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.84 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 Kentucky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.84very close
- LRV
- 43Behr is 47
- Hex
- #97B6AD#98BEB2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Kentucky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Silk PPG1139-3ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Pitter Patter PPG1142-4ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Caribbean Green PPG1141-4ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Spring Stream PPU12-07 matched across all 13 brands →