Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Quiet Whisper BWC-05
The closest Glidden colour is Clear Yellow (PPG1215-1), at ΔE 0.98 — indistinguishable.
Clear Yellow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.98 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 Clear Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.98indistinguishable
- LRV
- 87.32Behr is 89
- Hex
- #F1F1E6#F1F3E8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Clear Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alaskan Mist PPG1224-1ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Forest Light 30GY 83/064ΔE 1.60 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
- Cool Cucumber 10GY 83/075ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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