Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Red Curry S170-6
The closest PPG colour is Boothill Brown (30YR 14/232), at ΔE 1.80 — near-exact.
Boothill Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.80 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 Boothill Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.80near-exact
- LRV
- 14Behr is 14
- Hex
- #905E54#8B5E52 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Boothill Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Raspberry Truffle PPG1060-6ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Canyon Stone PPG1059-6ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Sweet Tea 30YR 11/219ΔE 4.41 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.