Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sandy Beige PPU4-10A
The closest PPG colour is Oak Buff (PPG1083-3), at ΔE 1.13 — near-exact.
Oak Buff is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.13 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 Oak Buff really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.13near-exact
- LRV
- 69Behr is 70
- Hex
- #EED8C2#ECD7BF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Oak Buff reads slightly lighter than Sandy Beige in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Oak Buff is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Antique Parchment PPG1087-3ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Summer Sandcastle 10YY 69/130ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Beachy Keen PPG1081-2ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sandy Beige PPU4-10A matched across all 13 brands →