Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Rainmaster MQ5-22
The closest Glidden colour is UFO (PPG1011-4), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
UFO is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 UFO really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 34.12Behr is 36
- Hex
- #989FA3#9CA4A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if UFO is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Suit PPG0993-4ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Wintery Grey 30BG 36/051ΔE 2.01 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Philosophical Grey 50BG 39/022ΔE 2.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points higher.