Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Powdery Mist 650C-2
The closest Glidden colour is Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Velvet Scarf is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Velvet Scarf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.16Behr is 76
- Hex
- #E3DFEC#E4E0EB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Velvet Scarf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Guardian Angel PPG1247-2ΔE 1.07 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Icy Lilac 90BB 74/038ΔE 1.17 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Violet Tinge 06RB 76/056ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.