Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Tree Hugger S340-7
The closest PPG colour is Autumn Fern (PPG1114-7), at ΔE 1.51 — near-exact.
Autumn Fern is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.51 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 Autumn Fern really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.51near-exact
- LRV
- 16Behr is 18
- Hex
- #797447#79774A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Autumn Fern is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Green Briar PPG1113-6ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Oakmoss PPG1122-7ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Gratefully Grass PPG1115-7ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.