Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Turmeric M290-7
The closest PPG colour is Mecca Gold (PPG1209-7), at ΔE 1.91 — near-exact.
Mecca Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.91 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 Mecca Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.91near-exact
- LRV
- 30Behr is 31
- Hex
- #C89134#C08F34 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Mecca Gold reads slightly lighter than Turmeric in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Mecca Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gothic Gold PPG1208-7ΔE 3.50 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
- Mayan Treasure PPG1208-6ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Italian Saffron PPG16-12ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.