Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Underground N200-7
The closest PPG colour is Intrigue (PPG1019-7), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Intrigue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Intrigue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 11
- Hex
- #635951#665A51 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Intrigue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Metropolis PPG1006-7ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ground Coffee PPG1076-7ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Dolce PPG1020-7ΔE 2.10 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.