Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wild Cranberry BXC-90
The closest PPG colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 7
- Hex
- #723F45#6E3C42 in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Red Wine PPG1049-7ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Classic Burgundy 09YR 05/305ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Bordeaux PPG1055-7ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wild Cranberry BXC-90 matched across all 13 brands →