Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1
The closest PPG colour is Blue Cloud (29BB 75/065), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Blue Cloud is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Blue Cloud really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DDE1EE#DBE1EF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Cloud is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Weeping Wisteria PPG1246-2ΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pale Lilac PPG1245-2ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Violet Ice PPG1246-1ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vaguely Violet P540-1 matched across all 13 brands →