Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Swan Sea 500F-4
The closest PPG colour is Frosty Glade (PPG1146-4), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Frosty Glade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Frosty Glade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 50
- Hex
- #A0C0BF#A6C1BF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Frosty Glade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lazy River PPG1148-4ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Blue Willow PPG1145-4ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Holly Glen PPG1144-4ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.