Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Radiance MQ4-07
The closest Glidden colour is Down to Earth (PPG1091-6), at ΔE 1.61 — near-exact.
Down to Earth is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.61 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 Down to Earth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.61near-exact
- LRV
- 30.51Behr is 31
- Hex
- #B5905A#BB9157 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Down to Earth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gigi’s Golden Locket 20YY 29/351ΔE 2.68 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Honey Haven PPG1089-6ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Amaretto Sours PPG1106-6ΔE 2.87 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.