Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rich Cream 340A-2
The closest PPG colour is Barely Butter (PPG1205-3), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Barely Butter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Barely Butter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F8E9C2#FAEAC3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Barely Butter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Creamy Custard PPG1204-3ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Winter Wheat PPG12-05ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Gentle Glow PPG1210-2ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.