Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sandy Clay BWC-25
The closest PPG colour is Toasted Almond (PPG1097-3), at ΔE 0.85 — indistinguishable.
Toasted Almond is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.85 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 Toasted Almond really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.85indistinguishable
- LRV
- 61Behr is 64
- Hex
- #DACFBA#DBD0BD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Toasted Almond is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crushed Silk PPG1024-3ΔE 1.04 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Natural Linen 40YY 60/103ΔE 1.20 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Sourdough PPG1084-3ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.