Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Race Track N180-3
The closest Glidden colour is Whippet (PPG1020-3), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Whippet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Whippet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 54.6Behr is 53
- Hex
- #CEC1B5#CBBEB5 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Whippet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Legendary PPG1019-3ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Stone Harbor Greige 10YY 48/071ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Shadowbox Beige 10YY 56/060ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.