Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wind Speed S450-2
The closest PPG colour is Galactica (PPG1235-3), at ΔE 1.84 — near-exact.
Galactica is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.84 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 Galactica really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.84near-exact
- LRV
- 70Behr is 64
- Hex
- #C4DDE2#BFD6D9 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Galactica is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Scandinavian Sky PPG1149-3ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Biscayne Blue 30BG 64/108ΔE 2.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sky Diving PPG1035-2ΔE 2.36 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.