Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Smokey Cream N190-1
The closest PPG colour is Toasted Marshmallow (PPG1019-1), at ΔE 0.89 — indistinguishable.
Toasted Marshmallow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.89 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 Toasted Marshmallow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.89indistinguishable
- LRV
- 76Behr is 75
- Hex
- #EAE1D6#E9DFD5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Toasted Marshmallow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moroccan Moonlight PPG1074-2ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Stone Harbor PPG1079-2ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Sweet Gardenia PPG1068-1ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.