Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Prince P550-7
The closest Glidden colour is Roman Violet (PPG1170-7), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Roman Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Roman Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 8.99Behr is 10
- Hex
- #4D517F#515386 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Roman Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Jewel PPG1167-7ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Eggplant PPG1247-7ΔE 3.71 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Imperial Purple PPG1175-7ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Purple Prince P550-7 matched across all 13 brands →