Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Ponder 160F-4
The closest PPG colour is Brandy Snaps (PPG1053-5), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Brandy Snaps is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.
Why people switch between Behr and PPG
Most people comparing Behr to PPG are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Brandy Snaps really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B58E8B#B88F88 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Brandy Snaps is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cappucino Bombe PPG1061-5ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Bedford Brown PPG1060-5ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Floral Tapestry PPG1052-4ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.