Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Red Coral PPU1-05A
The closest PPG colour is Indian Summer Orange (30YR 26/330), at ΔE 1.79 — near-exact.
Indian Summer Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.79 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 Indian Summer Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.79near-exact
- LRV
- 26Behr is 25
- Hex
- #C5796B#C37469 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Indian Summer Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sahara Sun PPG1064-6ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Cajun Spice PPG1191-6ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Chili Pepper PPG1057-5ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.