Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Smooth Silk YL-W07
The closest PPG colour is Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), at ΔE 0.55 — indistinguishable.
Golden Mushroom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.55 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 Golden Mushroom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.55indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F4E8D1#F6EAD2 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Golden Mushroom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Magnolia Blossom PPG1090-1ΔE 0.77 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gold Coast White 40YY 78/140ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Rice Cake PPG12-09ΔE 1.34 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.