Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Yacht Club Blue 600B-7
The closest PPG colour is Blue Jewel (PPG1167-7), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Blue Jewel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Jewel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 9Behr is 10
- Hex
- #465383#485783 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blue Jewel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Roman Violet PPG1170-7ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Daring Indigo PPG1166-7ΔE 5.24 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Egyptian Violet PPG1168-7ΔE 5.33 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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