Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Solid Opal BWC-06
The closest PPG colour is Linen Ruffle (PPG1075-1), at ΔE 0.21 — indistinguishable.
Linen Ruffle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.21 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 Linen Ruffle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.21indistinguishable
- LRV
- 83Behr is 83
- Hex
- #EFEBE3#EEEAE2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Linen Ruffle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cow's Milk PPG1053-1ΔE 0.64 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Vanilla Milkshake PPG1015-1ΔE 0.99 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Dogwood Blossom PPG14-24ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.