Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Rich Pewter QE-61
The closest PPG colour is Improbable (PPG1011-5), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Improbable is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Improbable really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 17Behr is 16
- Hex
- #6E7376#6B7172 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Improbable is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Volcanic Ash PPG1012-6ΔE 2.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- In The Shadows PPG1039-6ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Pencilpoint PPG0994-7ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.