Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Warm Brownie 180F-7
The closest PPG colour is Fudge (PPG1073-7), at ΔE 1.60 — near-exact.
Fudge is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.60 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 Fudge really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.60near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #63493E#604840 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Fudge is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Little Bear PPG1074-7ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Fudge Truffle PPG1075-7ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Spiced Wine PPG1016-7ΔE 2.29 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.