Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Wooden Swing 290F-5
The closest PPG colour is Gentle Fawn (00YY 26/220), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Gentle Fawn is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Gentle Fawn really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 26Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A78869#A58563 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gentle Fawn is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Coffee With Cream PPG1086-6ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
- Confidence PPG1078-5ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Copper Haypenny 00YY 22/241ΔE 2.50 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.