Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Red Jalapeno 190D-6
The closest PPG colour is Firecracker (PPG1190-6), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Firecracker is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Firecracker really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 20Behr is 20
- Hex
- #C26157#BF6153 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Firecracker is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cinnabar PPG1065-6ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wet Coral PPG1189-6ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Antique Brick Red 10YR 19/389ΔE 3.96 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.