Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Praline S270-4
The closest PPG colour is Cheddar Biscuit (PPG1083-5), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Cheddar Biscuit is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Cheddar Biscuit really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 44Behr is 46
- Hex
- #D2AD87#D3AE85 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Cheddar Biscuit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cracker Bitz PPG1087-5ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Nutmeg Glow PPG1080-3ΔE 2.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Covered Wagon PPG16-18ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.