Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sable Brown 240F-6
The closest PPG colour is Prairie Fire (PPG1071-6), at ΔE 2.50 — very close.
Prairie Fire is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.50 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Prairie Fire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.50very close
- LRV
- 19Behr is 17
- Hex
- #996E5A#946A52 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Prairie Fire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Copper Pot PPG1081-7ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Southern Wood PPG16-07ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Cinnamon Stick PPG1070-7ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.