Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Washed Denim M530-4
The closest PPG colour is Alaskan Blue (PPG1162-4), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Alaskan Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Alaskan Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 33
- Hex
- #7E9EC2#819DBE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Alaskan Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Periwinkle Blue 30BB 33/235ΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- New World Blue 30BB 33/187ΔE 2.51 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Gingham Blue 10BB 30/203ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.