Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Watery HDC-CT-26
The closest PPG colour is Blue Willow (PPG1145-4), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Blue Willow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Willow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 47Behr is 49
- Hex
- #A8BBBA#AEBDBB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Willow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Holly Glen PPG1144-4ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Neo-Mediterranean Mist 30GG 54/045ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Misty Surf PPG1034-4ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.