Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tranquil Sea PPL-73
The closest PPG colour is Simply Blue (30BG 64/054), at ΔE 0.93 — indistinguishable.
Simply Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.93 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 Simply Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.93indistinguishable
- LRV
- 64Behr is 63
- Hex
- #C9D5D9#C6D3D6 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Simply Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scandinavian Sky PPG1149-3ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Sky Splash PPG1037-2ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Misty Evening Silver 30BG 64/036ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.