Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Torchlight 290B-5
The closest PPG colour is Zing (PPG1203-5), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Zing is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Zing really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 58Behr is 65
- Hex
- #FBC17B#FFC985 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Zing is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pale Orange 17YY 65/420ΔE 2.00 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Citrus Punch 13YY 60/475ΔE 2.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Chunk Of Cheddar PPG1204-5ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.