Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Blanket S-H-640
The closest Glidden colour is BLACKBERRY (PPG13-21), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
BLACKBERRY is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.05 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 BLACKBERRY really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 6.11Behr is 6
- Hex
- #4A4354#4A455D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: BLACKBERRY reads slightly darker than Purple Blanket in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if BLACKBERRY is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Magic Spell PPG1173-7ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Black Tulip 30RB 07/107ΔE 3.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Royal Indigo PPG1174-7ΔE 3.56 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Blanket S-H-640 matched across all 13 brands →