Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wild Porcini 250E-3
The closest PPG colour is Dapper Tan (10YY 55/163), at ΔE 1.12 — near-exact.
Dapper Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.12 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 Dapper Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.12near-exact
- LRV
- 55Behr is 55
- Hex
- #D9C1A8#D6C0AA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Dapper Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Castaway Shore Beige 00YY 54/146ΔE 1.52 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Desert Sand 00YY 52/119ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Mushroom Cap 20YY 55/151ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.