Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Real Cork S280-4
The closest PPG colour is Onionskin Tan (00YY 37/221), at ΔE 1.33 — near-exact.
Onionskin Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.33 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 Onionskin Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.33near-exact
- LRV
- 37Behr is 38
- Hex
- #C3A283#C1A17F in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Onionskin Tan reads slightly lighter than Real Cork in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Onionskin Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siesta Dreams PPG1080-4ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Warm Caramel 10YY 35/196ΔE 2.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Maison De Campagne PPG15-01ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.