Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Porch Ceiling |
| SKU | PPF-27 |
| Hex | #A4B3B9 |
| RGB | 164, 179, 185 |
| HSL | 197°, 13%, 68% |
| LRV | 44 |
| Undertone | cool blue-green tone |
| Family | Gray |
About Behr Porch Ceiling
Porch Ceiling sits in the mid-range at LRV 44, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its teal undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Porch Ceiling is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches by brand
19 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Backdrop
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Porch Ceiling within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #A4B3B9 in HSL space. Pair Porch Ceiling with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Porch Ceiling Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Porch Ceiling from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr PPF-27 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Stardew (SW 9138), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Stardew swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Santorini Blue (1634), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Santorini Blue swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
At Valspar, the closest color to Porch Ceiling is Granite Fog (8006-8C) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Granite Fog swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
The closest Glidden equivalent of Porch Ceiling is Special Delivery (PPG1037-3). At ΔE 0.79 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44). If Glidden is your counter, order Special Delivery and you'll get the same color. See the full Special Delivery swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Timber Wolf (430-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Timber Wolf swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Blue Mountaintop (HGSW 3325), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Blue Mountaintop swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yreka! (DET594), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.27). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Yreka! swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Porch Ceiling. The nearest is Rainy Days (JG-01) at ΔE 4.15 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Rainy Days swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Porch Ceiling is In the Blue (0504) — very close at ΔE 2.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full In the Blue swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Porch Ceiling is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
At Rodda, the closest color to Porch Ceiling is Zinc (CA193) — very close at ΔE 3.3, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 44 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Zinc swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
C2 Paint's nearest match is Well Water (BD18), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 44) and carries a cool blue-green undertone, so it substitutes for Porch Ceiling without repainting risk. See the full Well Water swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
The closest Backdrop equivalent of Porch Ceiling is Underdog (BD-UD). At ΔE 0.89 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue-green undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 41 vs 44). If Backdrop is your counter, order Underdog and you'll get the same color. See the full Underdog swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Porch Ceiling
At Kompozit, the closest color to Porch Ceiling is Cystern (0511) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 43 vs 44) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cystern swatch →