Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wave Top M450-3
The closest PPG colour is Minerva (PPG1231-3), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Minerva is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Minerva really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 67Behr is 63
- Hex
- #B5DEDA#AFD9D3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Minerva is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cassiopeia PPG1141-3ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Serendipity PPG1230-2ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Whirlpool PPG1230-3ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.