Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17
The closest Glidden colour is Purple Dusk (PPG13-19), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Purple Dusk is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Purple Dusk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 16.11Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7C6B76#7C707C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Purple Dusk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frosted Mulberry 70RB 18/117ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Dark Raspberry Taupe 50RR 18/041ΔE 4.44 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Velvet Slipper PPG1046-6ΔE 4.75 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Plum Shadow PPU17-17 matched across all 13 brands →