Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sand Fossil 770C-3
The closest PPG colour is Only Oatmeal (PPG1112-3), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Only Oatmeal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Only Oatmeal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 61Behr is 59
- Hex
- #D4CDB5#D4CAB0 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 Only Oatmeal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soft Suede PPG1103-3ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Summer Wheat PPG14-10ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Georgian Ivory 40YY 62/134ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.