Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tea Cookie PPL-41
The closest PPG colour is Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02), at ΔE 0.96 — indistinguishable.
Cordon Bleu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.96 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 Cordon Bleu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.96indistinguishable
- LRV
- 72Behr is 77
- Hex
- #F0DDBB#F4E1C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Cordon Bleu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Peachy Cream 30YY 77/169ΔE 1.13 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Millet PPG12-10ΔE 1.16 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- To The Rescue PPG12-25ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.