Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Royal Liqueur PPU2-19
The closest PPG colour is Antique Mahogany (PPG16-08), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Antique Mahogany is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Antique Mahogany really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 9Behr is 10
- Hex
- #784C42#784D40 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Antique Mahogany is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sweet Tea 30YR 11/219ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Old Redwood 30YR 08/236ΔE 3.01 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Bird House Brown PPG1072-7ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Liqueur PPU2-19 matched across all 13 brands →