Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Essence 660E-2
The closest Glidden colour is Jam Session (PPG1172-3), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Jam Session is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Jam Session really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 63.48Behr is 63
- Hex
- #D4CFD6#D1CFD7 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Jam Session is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Frosted Lilac PPG1173-3ΔE 1.45 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Glacier Pearl PPG1169-3ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Violet Whimsey PPG1174-2ΔE 2.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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