Wishful Green → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Behr Wishful Green (PPU11-13), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Wishful Green
If you love Behr Wishful Green but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Behr, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Wishful Green (PPU11-13) is a medium green with light sage undertones. A light sage green. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Wishful and fresh. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 53) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Wishful Green and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest PPG option is Aqua Fiesta (PPG1135-3) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Aqua Fiesta is the closest PPG option. Similar character. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
PPG Matches for Wishful Green
Aqua Fiesta is the closest PPG option. Similar character.
| Wishful Green | Aqua Fiesta | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 53 | 53 |
| Hex | #C2C9BC | #C0CFCC |
| Undertone | Light Sage | Soft Aqua |
| Family | Green | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Wishful Green has light sage undertones. A light sage green. Lighter than Jade Dragon, more green than Nature's Gift. Wishful and fresh.
Aqua Fiesta has soft aqua undertones. A soft, festive aqua-green. Lighter than Dusty Aqua, more blue-green than Misty Aqua. A cheerful, refreshing color.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Wishful Green's light sage quality may read differently than Aqua Fiesta's soft aqua character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Wishful Green in Your Room
The sage is light and pleasant. In bright rooms, a soft green. In dim rooms, a warm green-gray.
Aqua Fiesta in Your Room
The aqua is soft and cheerful. In bright rooms, the blue-green plays beautifully. In dim rooms, a cool, calming neutral.
LRV and Brightness
Wishful Green has an LRV of 53, while Aqua Fiesta has an LRV of 53. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Wishful Green
Behr recommends Wishful Green for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. With an LRV of 53, this is a medium color that is in the medium-light range, reflecting enough light to keep rooms feeling open while adding more color and depth than a white or off-white. It works well in living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways where you want warmth and character without darkness.
Aqua Fiesta is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, kitchen, sunroom. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Aqua Fiesta in the same rooms you planned for Wishful Green.
Wishful Green in Other Brands
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Wishful Green (PPU11-13) is Aqua Fiesta (PPG1135-3) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Aqua Fiesta is the closest PPG option. Similar character. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Wishful Green is a Behr color with light sage undertones and an LRV of 53. Aqua Fiesta is a PPG color with soft aqua undertones and an LRV of 53. With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.