Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Placid Sea P470-5
The closest Glidden colour is Marine Blue (88GG 32/346), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Marine Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.85 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Glidden
Most people comparing Behr to Glidden 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 Marine Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 29.9Behr is 34
- Hex
- #1FA4AE#1CADBA in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.1 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Marine Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Splash Of Teal 17BG 36/333ΔE 3.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Jamaican Sea PPG1236-6ΔE 3.99 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Blue Calypso PPG1235-5ΔE 4.79 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.