Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Reef Green 470A-3
The closest Glidden colour is Mountain Mint (PPG1227-3), at ΔE 0.69 — indistinguishable.
Mountain Mint is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.69 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 Mountain Mint really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.69indistinguishable
- LRV
- 65.42Behr is 66
- Hex
- #A7E0C2#A5E1C4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Mountain Mint is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacob's Jade 90GY 65/275ΔE 2.04 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Almost Aqua PPG1229-3ΔE 2.67 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Graceful Green 90GY 70/221ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.