Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Smell The Roses MQ1-08
The closest PPG colour is Briar Rose (PPG1050-5), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Briar Rose is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Briar Rose really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 24
- Hex
- #C07281#BB7283 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Briar Rose is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lush Rose PPG18-30ΔE 2.78 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Razzberries PPG1183-5ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Geranium Pink PPG1182-6ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smell The Roses MQ1-08 matched across all 13 brands →