Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53
The closest PPG colour is Blue Paisley (PPG1238-6), at ΔE 2.54 — very close.
Blue Paisley is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.54 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 Blue Paisley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.54very close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 19
- Hex
- #2282A8#0084A6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Paisley reads slightly darker than Tibetan Turquoise in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Paisley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Neptune PPG1237-7ΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bimini Blue PPG1235-7ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Kingfisher Blue 16BG 17/342ΔE 5.35 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tibetan Turquoise MQ4-53 matched across all 13 brands →