Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Super Hero T15-14
The closest PPG colour is Bonfire (PPG1187-6), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Bonfire 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 Bonfire really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 19Behr is 20
- Hex
- #C3585C#CA535B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Bonfire is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- French Stripe Red 10YR 17/465ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Burnt Red PPG1188-7ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cranberry Splash PPG1185-6ΔE 3.82 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.