Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Rich Cream 340A-2
The closest Glidden colour is Barely Butter (PPG1205-3), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Barely Butter is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Barely Butter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82.13Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F8E9C2#FAEAC3 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Barely Butter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Yellow Acacia Bloom 50YY 83/200ΔE 0.91 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Creamy Custard PPG1204-3ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Winter Wheat PPG12-05ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.