Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wine Tasting S-H-110
The closest PPG colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 7Behr is 8
- Hex
- #723F45#794049 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Red Wine PPG1049-7ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Ruby Lips PPG1052-7ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Classic Burgundy 09YR 05/305ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wine Tasting S-H-110 matched across all 13 brands →