Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tea Bag PPU8-09
The closest PPG colour is Beach Dune (PPG1112-4), at ΔE 1.78 — near-exact.
Beach Dune is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.78 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 Beach Dune really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.78near-exact
- LRV
- 49Behr is 50
- Hex
- #C6BB9C#C8BC97 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Beach Dune is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Safari Green PPG1111-3ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Sandy Pail PPG1104-4ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Distant Valley PPG11-19ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.