Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sweet Mustard M260-6
The closest PPG colour is Allspice (PPG1207-6), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Allspice is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Allspice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 34Behr is 35
- Hex
- #CC974D#CF934A in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Allspice reads slightly lighter than Sweet Mustard 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 Allspice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Italian Saffron PPG16-12ΔE 2.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bran Muffin PPG16-14ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Mayan Treasure PPG1208-6ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Sweet Mustard M260-6 matched across all 13 brands →