Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tinsmith BL-W11
The closest PPG colour is Husky Grey (10GG 72/022), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Husky Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Husky Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 72Behr is 74
- Hex
- #DADEDC#DCE0DC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Husky Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Bay PPG1012-1ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Gray Glimpse PPG1036-1ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Thin Ice PPG1001-3ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.