Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Writing Paper S310-1
The closest PPG colour is Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), at ΔE 0.67 — indistinguishable.
Golden Mushroom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.67 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 Golden Mushroom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.67indistinguishable
- LRV
- 80Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F4E8D1#F1E6CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Golden Mushroom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gold Coast White 40YY 78/140ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Magnolia Blossom PPG1090-1ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Rice Cake PPG12-09ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Writing Paper S310-1 matched across all 13 brands →