Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tan Bark Trail HDC-SM14-4
The closest PPG colour is Fig Branches (PPG1085-7), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Fig Branches is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Fig Branches really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 13Behr is 14
- Hex
- #7A634D#766451 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, 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: Fig Branches reads slightly lighter than Tan Bark Trail 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 Fig Branches is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Curlew PPG1021-6ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Chocolate Ripple PPG1078-7ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Introspective PPG15-18ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tan Bark Trail HDC-SM14-4 matched across all 13 brands →