Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14
The closest PPG colour is Mimosa (PPG1203-2), at ΔE 0.44 — indistinguishable.
Mimosa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.44 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 Mimosa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.44indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F5E9D5#F6EAD5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Mimosa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Currier Creme 40YY 83/107ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Golden Mushroom PPG1207-2ΔE 0.90 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ivory Fresco 30YY 81/123ΔE 1.00 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14 matched across all 13 brands →