Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Stagecoach T12-2
The closest PPG colour is Spiced Cinnamon (PPG1071-7), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Spiced Cinnamon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Spiced Cinnamon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 12Behr is 12
- Hex
- #805B48#7F5A44 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Spiced Cinnamon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tampico Brown PPG16-23ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Molasses PPG1079-7ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Maple Syrup PPG1084-7ΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.