Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Warm Muffin 330D-4
The closest PPG colour is Lira (PPG12-06), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Lira is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Lira really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 54Behr is 55
- Hex
- #E2C28D#E1BE8B in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Behr and PPG publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Lira reads slightly lighter than Warm Muffin in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Lira is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Halo PPG1091-4ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Honey Bunny PPG1090-3ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Splash Of Honey PPG1088-4ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.