Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wild Wheat PMD-96
The closest PPG colour is Gold Doubloon (30YY 50/425), at ΔE 1.66 — near-exact.
Gold Doubloon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.66 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 Gold Doubloon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.66near-exact
- LRV
- 50Behr is 54
- Hex
- #DEBA6F#E4BC74 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gold Doubloon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rapunzel's Golden Locks 30YY 54/383ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Gold Buff PPG1208-4ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Autumn Glow PPG1106-3ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.