Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Plumage MQ4-19
The closest Glidden colour is Miami Jade (44GG 24/451), at ΔE 2.18 — very close.
Miami Jade is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.18 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 Miami Jade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.18very close
- LRV
- 24.5Behr is 24
- Hex
- #009986#00998C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Miami Jade reads slightly darker than Plumage in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Miami Jade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Azure Tide PPG1231-6ΔE 2.47 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Torrid Turquoise PPG1232-7ΔE 2.64 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Miami Jade PPG1230-6ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.