Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wickford Bay 590D-6
The closest PPG colour is Blue Odyssey (PPG1166-6), at ΔE 2.93 — very close.
Blue Odyssey is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.93 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Odyssey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.93very close
- LRV
- 15Behr is 14
- Hex
- #4F6997#4F6C8F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Odyssey reads slightly darker than Wickford Bay in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Odyssey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midship Blue 30BB 14/173ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Stained Glass PPG1165-6ΔE 3.98 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Deep Blue Shadow 30BB 17/158ΔE 4.77 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.