Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Practical Tan S280-3
The closest PPG colour is Gaia (PPG14-18), at ΔE 0.81 — indistinguishable.
Gaia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.81 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 Gaia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.81indistinguishable
- LRV
- 51Behr is 51
- Hex
- #D3BC9E#D2BA9D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gaia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Happy Trails PPG1084-4ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Bonjour Beige 20YY 49/176ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pony Tail PPG1086-4ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · 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 Practical Tan S280-3 matched across all 13 brands →