Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sweet Curry M230-5
The closest PPG colour is Buffalo Trail (PPG1202-5), at ΔE 2.94 — very close.
Buffalo Trail is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.94 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Buffalo Trail really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.94very close
- LRV
- 44Behr is 46
- Hex
- #E2AC78#E8A773 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, 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: Buffalo Trail reads slightly lighter than Sweet Curry 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 Buffalo Trail is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Liqueur PPG1198-4ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Orange Marmalade PPG1197-5ΔE 3.38 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Sorbete De Melon PPG17-21ΔE 4.04 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.