Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Winter Way PPU25-23
The closest PPG colour is Black Forest (PPG1012-7), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Black Forest is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Black Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 6
- Hex
- #434B4F#3E474C in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Black Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midnight Hour PPG1038-7ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Witchcraft PPG1037-7ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- High Salute PPG1039-7ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.