Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Soft Focus T18-09
The closest PPG colour is Hourglass (PPG1022-1), at ΔE 0.50 — indistinguishable.
Hourglass is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.50 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 Hourglass really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.50indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E5E0D5#E4E0D5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Hourglass is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paraffin PPG14-31ΔE 0.95 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Oatmeal PPG1023-1ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Oyster White PPG10-05ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.