Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Vintage Teal MQ6-33
The closest PPG colour is Palmetto (PPG1146-5), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Palmetto is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Palmetto really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6D9A9B#669699 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Palmetto is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cathedral Glass PPG1148-5ΔE 4.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Acapulco Cliffs PPG1150-5ΔE 5.16 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Yucca PPG1143-5ΔE 5.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.