Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Well Bred Brown MQ2-05
The closest PPG colour is Caramelized Walnut (PPG1074-6), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Caramelized Walnut is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Caramelized Walnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 10Behr is 10
- Hex
- #6E564A#6B5446 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Caramelized Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chocolate Truffle PPG15-13ΔE 1.72 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chestnut PPG15-23ΔE 3.29 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Coffee House PPG1077-7ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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