Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Whip Lash P150-6
The closest PPG colour is Burnt Red (PPG1188-7), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Burnt Red is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Burnt Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 17Behr is 17
- Hex
- #C6494C#C74547 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Burnt Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Glory Red 16YR 18/587ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Red Geranium 19YR 14/629ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Poinsettia Red 05YR 15/555ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.