Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Zen PPU11-14
The closest PPG colour is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Dusty Aqua is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Dusty Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A2B5AB#AABAAF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Dusty Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquamarine Dream PPG1135-4ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Coastal Crush PPG1129-4ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Pine Whisper PPG1134-4ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.