Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06
The closest PPG colour is Delicate White (PPG1001-1), at ΔE 1.58 — near-exact.
Delicate White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.58 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 Delicate White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.58near-exact
- LRV
- 88Behr is 94
- Hex
- #F1F2EE#F8F8F2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Delicate White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cotton Tail PPG0998-1ΔE 1.86 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Granny Smith White 23GY 85/031ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.
- Crumb Cookie PPG18-01ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Ultra Pure White® PPU18-06 matched across all 13 brands →