Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spiceberry S-G-780
The closest PPG colour is Little Bear (PPG1074-7), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Little Bear is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Little Bear really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 8Behr is 8
- Hex
- #604B42#604941 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Little Bear is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fudge PPG1073-7ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Fudge Truffle PPG1075-7ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Chestnut PPG15-23ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.