Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Poppy Glow 250B-6
The closest Glidden colour is Desert Orange (78YR 39/593), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Desert Orange is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Desert Orange really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 40.04Behr is 38
- Hex
- #F4914E#F18C49 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Desert Orange is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chinese Lantern PPG1196-6ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Carmelized Orange PPG1197-7ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Orange Poppy PPG1196-7ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.