Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Suntan Glow 230F-5
The closest PPG colour is Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05), at ΔE 1.43 — near-exact.
Caramel Sugar is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.43 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 Caramel Sugar really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.43near-exact
- LRV
- 29Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B88A74#BE8C74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Caramel Sugar is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Terrazzo Tan PPG1068-5ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Honey Graham PPG1069-5ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Big Cypress PPG1062-5ΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.