Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Steam White 750E-1
The closest PPG colour is Pegasus (PPG1010-1), at ΔE 0.49 — indistinguishable.
Pegasus is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.49 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 Pegasus really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.49indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 81
- Hex
- #E8E9E4#E8E9E5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pegasus is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pacific Pearl PPG1011-1ΔE 0.51 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Extreme White 30GY 83/021ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Willow Springs PPG1007-1ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.