Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Violet Mist 660C-2
The closest PPG colour is Shy Violet (PPG1177-3), at ΔE 1.69 — near-exact.
Shy Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.69 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 Shy Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.69near-exact
- LRV
- 60Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D6C7D6#DACCDE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Shy Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusky Lilac PPG1176-3ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pale Purple Clouds 30RB 68/084ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Lilac Time 30RB 59/088ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.