Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rice Curry MQ4-09
The closest PPG colour is Pumpkin Spice (PPG16-13), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Pumpkin Spice is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Pumpkin Spice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 27
- Hex
- #AC854E#B2854A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pumpkin Spice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Allegro PPG1090-6ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Butterscotch Ripple PPG1106-7ΔE 3.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- It Works PPG1092-6ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.