Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Unwind GR-W05
The closest PPG colour is Alaskan Mist (PPG1224-1), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Alaskan Mist is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Alaskan Mist really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 86Behr is 92
- Hex
- #ECF0E5#F2F8ED in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Alaskan Mist is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aloe Essence PPG1221-1ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Spearmint Stick PPG1224-2ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Forest Light 30GY 83/064ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points lower.