Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Practical Tan S280-3
The closest Glidden colour is Gaia (PPG14-18), at ΔE 0.81 — indistinguishable.
Gaia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.81 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 Gaia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.81indistinguishable
- LRV
- 52.29Behr is 51
- Hex
- #D3BC9E#D2BA9D in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Gaia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Happy Trails PPG1084-4ΔE 1.25 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Bonjour Beige 20YY 49/176ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Pony Tail PPG1086-4ΔE 1.97 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Practical Tan S280-3 matched across all 13 brands →