Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Mauve 690F-5
The closest Glidden colour is Gothic Amethyst (PPG1046-5), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Gothic Amethyst is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Gothic Amethyst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 28.36Behr is 26
- Hex
- #A38B93#9A8891 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Gothic Amethyst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Smoky Quartz PPG18-08ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Greyed Rose Quartz 50RR 27/033ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Sonata Mauve 30RR 30/103ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.