Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sand Pearl PPU7-18
The closest PPG colour is Tawny Birch (30YY 65/171), at ΔE 0.44 — indistinguishable.
Tawny Birch is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.44 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 Tawny Birch really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.44indistinguishable
- LRV
- 65Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E6D4B6#E7D4B6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Tawny Birch is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sandcastle Symphony PPG12-32ΔE 1.21 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Almond Cream PPG1086-3ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Almond Brittle PPG1095-3ΔE 1.32 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.