Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34
The closest Glidden colour is Safe Harbor (PPG1235-6), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Safe Harbor is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Safe Harbor really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 22.19Behr is 23
- Hex
- #1E8EA1#408E99 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Safe Harbor is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Batik Green 90GG 21/219ΔE 3.69 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Dark Westwind Blue 30BG 24/224ΔE 3.79 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Sailing Ship Teal 90GG 24/323ΔE 4.05 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Prophetic Sea MQ6-34 matched across all 13 brands →