Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spring Moss 390D-6
The closest PPG colour is Gremlin (PPG1110-5), at ΔE 1.74 — near-exact.
Gremlin is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.74 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 Gremlin really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.74near-exact
- LRV
- 31Behr is 31
- Hex
- #A79954#A99757 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gremlin is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Loveliest Leaves PPG1116-6ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Obsession PPG1108-7ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Off the Grid PPG1110-6ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.