PPG Equivalent of Behr Red Hot S-G-190

Behr → PPG

PPG equivalent of Behr Red Hot S-G-190

The closest PPG colour is Cinnamon Stone (PPG1193-7), at ΔE 2.34 — very close.

Red HotBehr · S-G-190
Cinnamon StonePPG · PPG1193-7

Cinnamon Stone is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.34 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Cinnamon Stone really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.34very close
LRV
18Behr is 19
Hex
#C9543A#D14C38 in Behr

Nearly the same lightness, 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: Cinnamon Stone reads slightly lighter than Red Hot 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 Cinnamon Stone is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Skyrocket Red 30YR 20/595ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
  • Wet Coral PPG1189-6ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
  • Orange Vermillion PPG1194-7ΔE 4.35 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.

Matches in every other brand

See Behr Red Hot S-G-190 matched across all 13 brands →