Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7
The closest PPG colour is Sahara Splendor (PPG1088-7), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Sahara Splendor is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Sahara Splendor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 19Behr is 21
- Hex
- #9B7448#A0764A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Sahara Splendor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sugar Maple PPG1090-7ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Caramelized Pecan PPG1089-7ΔE 2.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Leather PPG15-14ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wave Of Grain S290-7 matched across all 13 brands →