Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest PPG colour is Real Simple (PPG1096-4), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Real Simple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Real Simple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 48Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CCB896#C9B693 in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Real Simple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baguette PPG12-30ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Spiced Vinegar PPG1098-4ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Earthy Cane PPG1103-4ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.