Always Apple vs Classic Silver

PPG
·
Behr

Always Apple (PPG) and Classic Silver (Behr) come from different manufacturers. The 13-point LRV gap — 48 for Classic Silver vs 35 for Always Apple — means Classic Silver will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Always Apple vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

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Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

ΔE 32.6Very different colors

Color Details

Always Apple
PPG · PPG1118-5
Hex#a0a667
LRV35.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1118-5
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
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Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
View Classic Silver

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Always Apple
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Always Apple
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