Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Promenade 400F-5
The closest Glidden colour is Smoky Slate (PPG1028-4), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Smoky Slate is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Smoky Slate really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 35.05Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A1A18F#A4A38C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Smoky Slate is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Khaki Green 60YY 33/130ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Whispering Willow 60YY 38/120ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Scottish Moor PPG11-20ΔE 2.79 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.