Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spiced Wine PPU1-13
The closest PPG colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 9
- Hex
- #723F45#7A4248 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bordeaux PPG1055-7ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Ruby Lips PPG1052-7ΔE 2.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Red Red Wine PPG1049-7ΔE 2.77 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.