Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83
The closest Glidden colour is Sailing Sea Blue (30BG 38/199), at ΔE 2.00 — very close.
Sailing Sea Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.00 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 Sailing Sea Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00very close
- LRV
- 37.37Behr is 38
- Hex
- #76ADBC#80AEBD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Sailing Sea Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Crystal Lake PPG1151-4ΔE 2.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Hazy Seacliff Teal 30BG 37/110ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Arabella PPG1157-4ΔE 4.25 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Porcelain Blue PMD-83 matched across all 13 brands →