Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Royal Silk 140E-2
The closest PPG colour is Kangaroo Paw (PPG1060-3), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Kangaroo Paw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Kangaroo Paw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 61
- Hex
- #DECAC5#DEC8C5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Kangaroo Paw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whirligig PPG1054-3ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Just Gorgeous PPG1047-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cheerful Heart PPG1016-3ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.