Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640
The closest Glidden colour is Majesty Violet (90BB 14/242), at ΔE 3.02 — very close.
Majesty Violet is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.02 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 Majesty Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.02very close
- LRV
- 13.28Behr is 12
- Hex
- #62628E#625B87 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Majesty Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Fresh Grape Juice 10RB 10/219ΔE 3.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Eggplant PPG1247-7ΔE 5.17 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Roman Violet PPG1170-7ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Balloon S-G-640 matched across all 13 brands →