Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Still Moment MQ6-59
The closest PPG colour is Ostrich Feather (PPG14-32), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Ostrich Feather is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Ostrich Feather really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 57Behr is 55
- Hex
- #CEC7B8#CBC4B2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Ostrich Feather is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chatham Green 40YY 53/119ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- River Birch Beige 45YY 58/094ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Tawny Grey 45YY 51/105ΔE 1.75 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.