Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Quiet Teal BXC-85
The closest Glidden colour is Dusty Aqua (PPG10-29), at ΔE 1.75 — near-exact.
Dusty Aqua is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.75 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 Dusty Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.75near-exact
- LRV
- 43.67Behr is 47
- Hex
- #A2B5AB#A9BAB1 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Dusty Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aquamarine Dream PPG1135-4ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.
- Green Smoke 50GY 48/075ΔE 3.30 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Pine Whisper PPG1134-4ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.