Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sorrel Brown PMD-88
The closest PPG colour is Foxfire Brown (PPG1069-6), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Foxfire Brown is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.30 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 Foxfire Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 17Behr is 18
- Hex
- #9F6949#9B6D51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Foxfire Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Rock Falls PPG16-06ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Southern Wood PPG16-07ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Cinnamon Twist PPG1081-6ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.