Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20
The closest PPG colour is Phantom Mist (PPG1002-7), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Phantom Mist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Phantom Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 6Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4B4441#4B423F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Phantom Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Granite PPG1005-7ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- French Toast PPG15-24ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Black Elegance PPG1004-7ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Molasses PPU5-20 matched across all 13 brands →