Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Toucan P230-6
The closest PPG colour is Carmelized Orange (PPG1197-7), at ΔE 1.05 — near-exact.
Carmelized Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.05 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 Carmelized Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.05near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 41
- Hex
- #EF924A#F09650 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Carmelized Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fall Leaf PPG1197-6ΔE 1.31 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter.
- Dynamo PPG17-22ΔE 2.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Chinese Lantern PPG1196-6ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.