Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Primitive N320-7
The closest Glidden colour is Lemur (PPG1101-7), at ΔE 0.37 — indistinguishable.
Lemur is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.37 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 Lemur really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.37indistinguishable
- LRV
- 11.75Behr is 11
- Hex
- #695F4F#685E4E in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Lemur is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chocolate Lab PPG1000-7ΔE 1.99 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Cedar Brown 10YY 11/087ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Wild Truffle 30YY 11/076ΔE 2.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.