Salem Blue vs Classic Silver

PPG
·
Behr

Salem Blue (PPG) and Classic Silver (Behr) come from different manufacturers. The 10-point LRV gap — 48 for Classic Silver vs 38 for Salem Blue — means Classic Silver will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives.

Salem Blue vs Classic Silver Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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 32.8Very different colors

Color Details

Salem Blue
PPG · PPG1239-4
Hex#66a9d3
LRV38.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1239-4
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessmedium
View Salem Blue
Classic Silver
Behr · PPU18-11
Hex#b9b9b4
LRV48.2
BrandBehr
NumberPPU18-11
UndertoneYellow
Temperatureneutral
Brightnessmedium
View Classic Silver

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Salem Blue
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Salem Blue
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Salem Blue
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Salem Blue
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Salem Blue
Thames Fog

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Salem Blue
Ocean Abyss

Light vs dark contrast

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Teton Blue
Salem Blue
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RAL 110-2
Salem Blue
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Light vs dark contrast

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RAL 110-1
Salem Blue
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Light vs dark contrast

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Paper
Salem Blue
Paper

Light vs dark contrast

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Passageway
Salem Blue
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Light vs dark contrast

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Millstream
Salem Blue
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