Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12
The closest PPG colour is Winter's Nap (PPG1018-4), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Winter's Nap is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.27 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Winter's Nap really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 35Behr is 34
- Hex
- #A99F97#A89C97 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Winter's Nap is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simmering Smoke PPG1019-4ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Heliotrope PPG1015-5ΔE 3.21 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Talavera PPG1018-5ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Smoked Mauve PPU17-12 matched across all 13 brands →