Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Poppy Seed PPU15-20
The closest PPG colour is Witchcraft (PPG1037-7), at ΔE 1.73 — near-exact.
Witchcraft is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.73 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 Witchcraft really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.73near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #474C50#4A4E54 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Witchcraft is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Forest PPG1012-7ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Grey Metal 00NN 10/000ΔE 3.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Soothing Sapphire PPG10-09ΔE 3.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.