Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Willow Leaf QE-39
The closest PPG colour is Rosemary (30GY 16/190), at ΔE 1.56 — near-exact.
Rosemary is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.56 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 Rosemary really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.56near-exact
- LRV
- 16Behr is 15
- Hex
- #657557#617154 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Rosemary is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Afternoon Martini Olive 10GY 15/213ΔE 3.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Dark Sage PPG1124-6ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Clover Leaf PPG1131-7ΔE 5.14 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.