Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Sweet Tart M160-3
The closest PPG colour is Soft Salmon (PPG1190-4), at ΔE 1.65 — near-exact.
Soft Salmon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.65 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 Soft Salmon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.65near-exact
- LRV
- 48Behr is 51
- Hex
- #EAAAA2#EAAEA9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Soft Salmon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coral Cove PPG1057-4ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Strawberry Mousse PPG1051-3ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Coral Flower 21YR 57/250ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.