Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5
The closest PPG colour is Deepest Aqua (30BG 33/207), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Deepest Aqua is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Deepest Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 33Behr is 31
- Hex
- #68A2B2#5DA1BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Deepest Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aqua Blue PPG1151-5ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Hush-A-Bye PPG1238-5ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Mystic Blue PPG1237-5ΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5 matched across all 13 brands →