Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tin Foil N500-3
The closest PPG colour is Stargazer (PPG1011-3), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Stargazer is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Stargazer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 43
- Hex
- #AFB4B6#ACB0B0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Stargazer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flagstone PPG1001-4ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Mirror Mirror PPG1039-3ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Silver Charm PPG1013-4ΔE 2.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.