Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Quiet Refuge 710B-4
The closest PPG colour is Iris Mauve (PPG1016-5), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Iris Mauve is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Iris Mauve really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 34Behr is 36
- Hex
- #B39B94#B69C97 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Iris Mauve is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tawny Mushroom PPG1054-5ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Awakening PPG18-05ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Parfait PPG1059-4ΔE 4.33 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.