Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Underground Gardens N420-4
The closest PPG colour is Birch Forest (PPG1134-5), at ΔE 2.15 — very close.
Birch Forest is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.15 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Birch Forest really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.15very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 29
- Hex
- #899A8B#87968B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Birch Forest is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Paradise Found PPG1135-5ΔE 2.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gray Heron PPG1033-5ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Farm Fresh PPG1129-5ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Underground Gardens N420-4 matched across all 13 brands →