Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Waterscape 530F-5
The closest PPG colour is Old Nantucket Teal (30BG 27/119), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Old Nantucket Teal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Old Nantucket Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 27Behr is 29
- Hex
- #75939C#7C97A1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Old Nantucket Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serene Stream PPG1154-5ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Seastone PPG10-11ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Chalky Blue PPG1153-5ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.