Dusty Aqua Alt → Behr
The closest Behr matches for PPG Dusty Aqua Alt (PPG1035-5), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a Behr Equivalent for Dusty Aqua Alt
If you love PPG Dusty Aqua Alt but need a Behr 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 Behr, your local store does not carry PPG, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Dusty Aqua Alt (PPG1035-5) is a medium-dark gray with cool dark neutral undertones. A cool, dark neutral gray named for the famous Pittsburgh defensive line. Tough, solid, and reliable. One of PPG's most balanced dark grays. To find a good Behr match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 22) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Dusty Aqua Alt and every Behr 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 good news: there is a strong Behr match for Dusty Aqua Alt. Anonymous (PPU18-15) comes in with a Delta E of 2.3, which puts it in the "excellent match" range. Anonymous is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
Behr Matches for Dusty Aqua Alt
Anonymous is the closest Behr option. Very close match.
| Dusty Aqua Alt | Anonymous | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 22 | 20 |
| Hex | #92928F | #928E89 |
| Undertone | Cool Dark Neutral | Warm Dark Gray |
| Family | Gray | Gray |
Undertone Comparison
Dusty Aqua Alt has cool dark neutral undertones. A cool, dark neutral gray named for the famous Pittsburgh defensive line. Tough, solid, and reliable. One of PPG's most balanced dark grays.
Anonymous has warm dark gray undertones. A warm dark gray. Behr's answer to Chelsea Gray or Gauntlet Gray. Substantial and grounding.
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. Dusty Aqua Alt's cool dark neutral quality may read differently than Anonymous's warm dark gray 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
Dusty Aqua Alt in Your Room
Neutral and solid. In bright rooms, a clean dark gray. In dim rooms, approaches a sophisticated medium-dark charcoal. Does not pull warm or cool.
Anonymous in Your Room
Reads as a warm, solid dark gray. The warmth keeps it from feeling cold or industrial.
LRV and Brightness
Dusty Aqua Alt has an LRV of 22, while Anonymous has an LRV of 20. 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 Dusty Aqua Alt
PPG recommends Dusty Aqua Alt for: accent wall, exterior, office, cabinets, bathroom vanity. With an LRV of 22, this is a medium-dark color that absorbs more light than it reflects. It makes a bold statement and works beautifully on accent walls, front doors, exterior trim, and features where drama is the goal. In a full room, make sure you have good lighting and bright white trim for contrast.
Anonymous is recommended for: accent wall, cabinets, exterior, office, bathroom vanity. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Anonymous in the same rooms you planned for Dusty Aqua Alt.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest Behr match for Dusty Aqua Alt (PPG1035-5) is Anonymous (PPU18-15) with a Delta E of 2.3, which rates as a "excellent match" match. Anonymous is the closest Behr option. Very close match. 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. Dusty Aqua Alt is a PPG color with cool dark neutral undertones and an LRV of 22. Anonymous is a Behr color with warm dark gray undertones and an LRV of 20. With a Delta E of 2.3, 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 2.3, these colors are close enough to use in separate rooms of the same house without a jarring difference. However, avoid painting them on adjacent walls in the same room, as even subtle differences become apparent at a hard edge where two paints meet. For the smoothest result, use one brand consistently within each connected space and reserve the other brand for rooms that are visually separated.
There are several practical reasons to look for a Behr equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in Behr. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing Behr 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.