Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Trinket Gold N290-6
The closest PPG colour is Chicory (PPG1095-6), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Chicory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Chicory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 25Behr is 27
- Hex
- #A78658#A7885F in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Chicory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffee With Cream PPG1086-6ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Bread Basket PPG1087-6ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Timber Beam PPG1096-6ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.