Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Urban Mist PPU12-13
The closest PPG colour is Winter's Breath (PPG1038-3), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Winter's Breath is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Winter's Breath really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 69
- Hex
- #D4DDDD#D3DBD9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Winter's Breath is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Frost PPG1037-1ΔE 1.26 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Bluegrass White 30GG 73/048ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Morning Fog PPG1144-1ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.