Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest PPG colour is Subdued (PPG1015-4), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Subdued 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 Subdued really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CCB8B3#C6B1AD in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Subdued is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jack Rabbit PPG1014-4ΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Forever Fairytale PPG1016-4ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Velveteen Crush PPG1060-4ΔE 3.72 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.