Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sesame PMD-79
The closest PPG colour is Outback (PPG1088-5), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Outback is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Outback really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 42
- Hex
- #C9A375#D0A678 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Outback is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Burnt Ivory PPG15-08ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Siesta Dreams PPG1080-4ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Cheddar Biscuit PPG1083-5ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.