Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Turtle Dove 400E-2
The closest PPG colour is Pinch of Pistachio (PPG1126-3), at ΔE 1.35 — near-exact.
Pinch of Pistachio is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.35 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 Pinch of Pistachio really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.35near-exact
- LRV
- 71Behr is 75
- Hex
- #DDDDCC#E3E1CF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Pinch of Pistachio is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wild Wheat PPG1123-3ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Featherstone PPG1114-1ΔE 1.55 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Sage Splash PPG1115-2ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.