Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Southern Beauty 140C-1
The closest PPG colour is Fresco (PPG1185-1), at ΔE 0.59 — indistinguishable.
Fresco is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.59 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 Fresco really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.59indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75Behr is 77
- Hex
- #F4DBD9#F7DDDB in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Fresco is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hawaiian Shell PPG1055-2ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Scented Valentine PPG1187-1ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Lover's Knot PPG1186-1ΔE 1.35 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Southern Beauty 140C-1 matched across all 13 brands →