Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Supernova N510-4
The closest PPG colour is Gray Suit (PPG0993-4), at ΔE 1.68 — near-exact.
Gray Suit is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.68 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 Gray Suit really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.68near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 37
- Hex
- #999FA4#9FA4A8 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gray Suit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- UFO PPG1011-4ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Granite Grey 00NN 37/000ΔE 3.13 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gosling Gray PPG0993-3ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.