Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sunbath ECC-50-1
The closest PPG colour is Tuscan Sun (PPG12-17), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Tuscan Sun is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Tuscan Sun really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 67Behr is 69
- Hex
- #EFD7A7#F1D5A5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Tuscan Sun reads slightly lighter than Sunbath in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Tuscan Sun is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Waves Of Grain PPG12-07ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Spice Is Nice PPG1090-2ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Doodle PPG1204-4ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.