Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Unimaginable P560-5
The closest PPG colour is Purple Rhapsody (PPG1247-6), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
Purple Rhapsody is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Purple Rhapsody really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 22Behr is 24
- Hex
- #8278AD#8C7EB9 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 Purple Rhapsody is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Magic Carpet PPG1248-6ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Magical Moment PPG17-06ΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Amethyst Wisteria 10RB 21/218ΔE 5.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.