Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Prairie House PPU9-12
The closest PPG colour is Soft Suede (PPG1103-3), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Soft Suede is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Soft Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 59Behr is 58
- Hex
- #D8CBAD#D3C9AD in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Soft Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Only Oatmeal PPG1112-3ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Sanctuary PPG1026-2ΔE 2.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Summer Wheat PPG14-10ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Prairie House PPU9-12 matched across all 13 brands →