Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Secret Blush T15-7
The closest PPG colour is Santolina Blooms (PPG1045-3), at ΔE 1.86 — near-exact.
Santolina Blooms is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.86 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 Santolina Blooms really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.86near-exact
- LRV
- 66Behr is 67
- Hex
- #E3D0D5#E1D2D5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Santolina Blooms is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mineral Mauve 10RR 67/057ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Rose Blush PPG18-18ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Magic Moments PPG1046-2ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.