Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sunset Drive M200-3
The closest PPG colour is Starfish (PPG1069-3), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Starfish is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Starfish really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 56
- Hex
- #E5BCA5#EABBA2 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Starfish is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siesta PPG1200-3ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hush Puppy PPG1199-4ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Shrimp Boat PPG1196-4ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.