Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Utah Sky 560A-3
The closest PPG colour is Songbird (PPG1240-3), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Songbird is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Songbird really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 61Behr is 60
- Hex
- #A3D1EB#AED1E8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Songbird reads slightly darker than Utah Sky in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Songbird is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Windsor Way PPG1239-3ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Flemish Blue PPG1238-3ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Ariel PPG1237-3ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.