Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tate Olive 390F-6
The closest PPG colour is Tapenade (PPG11-32), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Tapenade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Tapenade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 28Behr is 27
- Hex
- #9C9369#988F63 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Tapenade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pineapple Sage PPG1111-5ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Sweet Annie PPG1113-5ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Willow Tree PPG1112-6ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.