Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sea Kelp 390D-5
The closest PPG colour is Lion's Dance Gold (40YY 57/335), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Lion's Dance Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Lion's Dance Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 57Behr is 57
- Hex
- #E1C88A#DCC686 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Lion's Dance Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Yellow 45YY 61/368ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Citrus Yellow PPG1109-4ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Sunnybrook Yellow 40YY 61/299ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.