Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Race Track N180-3
The closest PPG colour is Whippet (PPG1020-3), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Whippet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Whippet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 53Behr is 53
- Hex
- #CEC1B5#CBBEB5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Whippet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Legendary PPG1019-3ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Stone Harbor Greige 10YY 48/071ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Shadowbox Beige 10YY 56/060ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.