Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Scribe MQ2-31
The closest PPG colour is Deserted Beach (PPG1104-3), at ΔE 0.94 — indistinguishable.
Deserted Beach is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.94 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 Deserted Beach really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.94indistinguishable
- LRV
- 71Behr is 71
- Hex
- #E7DBBF#E5DBC1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Deserted Beach is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Irresistible PPG1094-1ΔE 1.12 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Heavy Cream PPG1098-2ΔE 1.44 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Almond Paste PPG1103-2ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.