Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wild Sage 700F-5
The closest PPG colour is Smokey Sage (PPG11-24), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Smokey Sage is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.48 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Smokey Sage really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 23
- Hex
- #808677#7E877D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Smokey Sage is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thunderbolt PPG10-06ΔE 2.97 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gray Heron PPG1033-5ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.
- Calabash Clash PPG1135-6ΔE 4.22 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.