Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Polar Bear 75
The closest Glidden colour is Fencepost White (81YY 87/031), at ΔE 0.93 — indistinguishable.
Fencepost White is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.93 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 Fencepost White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.93indistinguishable
- LRV
- 87.02Behr is 90
- Hex
- #F2F0E8#F5F4EC in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Fencepost White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cotton Tail PPG0998-1ΔE 1.08 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Muslin White 82YY 85/038ΔE 1.11 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.
- Crumb Cookie PPG18-01ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.