Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Rain Washed 500E-3
The closest Glidden colour is Veridian Green (PPG1142-3), at ΔE 1.77 — near-exact.
Veridian Green is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.77 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 Veridian Green really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.77near-exact
- LRV
- 64.04Behr is 63
- Hex
- #BCD7D4#BED4D2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Veridian Green is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Julep Green PPG1146-3ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.8 points higher.
- Babbling Brook PPG1144-3ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Highest Mountain Mist 30GG 65/082ΔE 2.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.