Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Plum Shade 100F-6
The closest Glidden colour is Black Frosted Plum (50RR 14/045), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
Black Frosted Plum is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.05 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 Black Frosted Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 13.84Behr is 14
- Hex
- #716569#786569 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Black Frosted Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Eagle Eye PPG1014-6ΔE 3.92 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Purple Dusk PPG13-19ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Velvet Slipper PPG1046-6ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.