Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sweet Maple 320D-5
The closest PPG colour is Tesoros (PPG17-20), at ΔE 0.71 — indistinguishable.
Tesoros is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.71 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 Tesoros really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.71indistinguishable
- LRV
- 47Behr is 47
- Hex
- #DFB170#DDAF6C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Tesoros is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lion's Mane PPG1207-5ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Wood Thrush Gold 10YY 45/419ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Apollo Gold PPG16-11ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.