Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Syrup MQ2-02
The closest PPG colour is Bronco Brown (PPG15-03), at ΔE 1.72 — near-exact.
Bronco Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.72 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 Bronco Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.72near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 28
- Hex
- #AE8661#B18867 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 Bronco Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fire Dust PPG1081-5ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Capuccino PPG16-04ΔE 2.86 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Treasure Hunt PPG16-16ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.