Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15
The closest PPG colour is Cuppa Coffee (PPG1076-4), at ΔE 3.25 — very close.
Cuppa Coffee is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.25 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Cuppa Coffee really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.25very close
- LRV
- 36Behr is 35
- Hex
- #B09F8F#B39C8E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Cuppa Coffee is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Iris Mauve PPG1016-5ΔE 3.61 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Earl Gray PPG1020-5ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Weathered Wood PPG1077-4ΔE 4.11 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Postmodern Mauve PPU5-15 matched across all 13 brands →