Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wildwood BXC-80
The closest PPG colour is Historic Tan (30YY 50/176), at ΔE 0.65 — indistinguishable.
Historic Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.65 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 Historic Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.65indistinguishable
- LRV
- 50Behr is 50
- Hex
- #CEBB9D#CDB99B in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Historic Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonjour Beige 20YY 49/176ΔE 0.76 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Spiced Vinegar PPG1098-4ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Pony Tail PPG1086-4ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.