Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Plush Velvet N100-5
The closest Glidden colour is Dark Raspberry Taupe (50RR 18/041), at ΔE 3.50 — very close.
Dark Raspberry Taupe is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.50 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 Dark Raspberry Taupe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.50very close
- LRV
- 17.68Behr is 18
- Hex
- #7D7275#7E737D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Dark Raspberry Taupe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Dusk PPG13-19ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Magic Dust PPG13-24ΔE 4.15 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Choo Choo PPG1047-6ΔE 4.18 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.