Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Cream 670C-3
The closest Glidden colour is Dusky Lilac (PPG1176-3), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Dusky Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Dusky Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 62.07Behr is 62
- Hex
- #D6CBDA#D7CBD7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Dusky Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shy Violet PPG1177-3ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Scent Of Purple 30RB 67/073ΔE 2.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Silver Mauve PPG1179-3ΔE 2.35 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.