Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Purple Surf 620C-3
The closest Glidden colour is Antique Violet (50BB 46/091), at ΔE 1.82 — near-exact.
Antique Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.82 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 Antique Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.82near-exact
- LRV
- 46Behr is 48
- Hex
- #B0B4C7#B3B8CF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Antique Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Twilight Blue 50BB 46/110ΔE 1.83 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Glacier Bay Blue 50BB 46/129ΔE 1.84 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Spring Lilac PPG1170-4ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.