Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Salmon Sand QE-02
The closest PPG colour is Clay Fire (PPG1070-4), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Clay Fire is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Clay Fire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 42Behr is 45
- Hex
- #D8A686#D9AA8F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Clay Fire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hush Puppy PPG1199-4ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Orange Maple PPG1069-4ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Sombrero Tan PPG16-01ΔE 3.34 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.