Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Riviera Blue 540B-5
The closest Glidden colour is Bright Blue (50BG 41/312), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Bright Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.07 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Bright Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 39.11Behr is 41
- Hex
- #59B3D4#65B4D8 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Bright Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Xavier Blue PPG1240-4ΔE 2.83 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Harbor Sky PPG1238-4ΔE 3.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Blue Note 86BG 43/321ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.