Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Zero Gravity N450-2
The closest PPG colour is Solitary State (PPG1009-3), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Solitary State is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Solitary State really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 57Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C4C7C4#C3C8C7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Solitary State is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pittsburgh Gray PPG0994-2ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Misty Grey Green 10GG 53/030ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Quest PPG10-15ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.