Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tailor's Chalk N170-1
The closest PPG colour is Kitten White (30YY 78/035), at ΔE 0.73 — indistinguishable.
Kitten White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.73 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 Kitten White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.73indistinguishable
- LRV
- 78Behr is 81
- Hex
- #EAE5DF#EDE7E0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Kitten White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Egret White 39YY 85/046ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Antique White 40YY 83/043ΔE 0.86 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Irish Cream PPG1061-1ΔE 0.91 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tailor's Chalk N170-1 matched across all 13 brands →