Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Soft Boiled P270-6
The closest PPG colour is Fall Gold (PPG1205-7), at ΔE 2.01 — very close.
Fall Gold is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.01 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 Fall Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.01very close
- LRV
- 56Behr is 55
- Hex
- #FFBC35#FFB737 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 Fall Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mango Margarita PPG1204-7ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Oro De Maya PPG17-19ΔE 4.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Yellow Coneflower PPG1209-5ΔE 4.78 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.