Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Plum Swirl 680F-5
The closest Glidden colour is Heather's Plum (70RB 22/108), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Heather's Plum is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 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 Heather's Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 22.18Behr is 23
- Hex
- #8F7C8D#957E8E in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Heather's Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dusty Berry 30RR 21/127ΔE 3.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Purple Foxglove Flower 50RB 23/161ΔE 4.62 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Gothic Amethyst PPG1046-5ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.4 points higher.