Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Yacht Harbor PMD-14
The closest PPG colour is Americana (PPG1152-4), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Americana is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Americana really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 33Behr is 31
- Hex
- #7F9DAF#7C9DAE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Americana is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serene Stream PPG1154-5ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- American Anthem PPG1156-4ΔE 3.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Seastone PPG10-11ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.