Behr → PPG
PPG equivalent of Behr Zephyr 690A-1
The closest PPG colour is Candy Mix (PPG1181-1), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Candy Mix is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Candy Mix really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 77Behr is 81
- Hex
- #F3DFE3#F5E4E9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Candy Mix is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Full Bloom PPG1182-1ΔE 1.74 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Ballerina PPG1183-1ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Gaiety PPG1184-1ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.