Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Ryegrass 390F-5
The closest PPG colour is Cress Green (PPG1114-4), at ΔE 1.07 — near-exact.
Cress Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.07 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 Cress Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.07near-exact
- LRV
- 44Behr is 44
- Hex
- #BCB58A#BBB286 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Cress Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lively Ivy PPG11-30ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Nettle PPG1111-4ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Thimbleberry Leaf PPG11-31ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.