Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest PPG colour is Starry Night (PPG1161-6), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Starry Night is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Starry Night really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 11
- Hex
- #286492#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Starry Night is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Flame PPG1157-7ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Animation PPG1159-6ΔE 2.81 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted.
- Port Au Prince PPG1238-7ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →