Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Shell Ginger 230A-1
The closest PPG colour is Alyssa (PPG1199-1), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Alyssa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Alyssa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 77Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F4E2D6#F9E4D6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Alyssa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peach Everlasting PPG1195-2ΔE 1.37 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Peach Shortcake PPG1199-2ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Peachtree PPG1196-1ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.