Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Urban Putty BNC-06
The closest PPG colour is Precipitation (PPG0997-4), at ΔE 2.00 — near-exact.
Precipitation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 2.00 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 Precipitation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00near-exact
- LRV
- 41Behr is 43
- Hex
- #ABACA7#B0B1A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Precipitation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hippopotamus PPG0994-4ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Boulder Creek PPG0999-3ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Gray Stone PPG1009-4ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.