Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sage Garden M390-5
The closest PPG colour is Spring Hosta Green (30GY 38/296), at ΔE 3.81 — close.
Spring Hosta Green is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.81 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 Spring Hosta Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.81close
- LRV
- 38Behr is 35
- Hex
- #92B07C#7FAB70 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Spring Hosta Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grassy Meadow PPG1223-6ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Chatty Cricket PPG1131-5ΔE 4.39 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Luscious Lime PPG1120-6ΔE 5.00 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.