Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Riviera Paradise 530B-7
The closest Glidden colour is Caribbean Sea (56BG 23/355), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Caribbean Sea is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Caribbean Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 21.1Behr is 21
- Hex
- #0089B2#008BAB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Caribbean Sea reads slightly darker than Riviera Paradise in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Caribbean Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mediterranean Blue PPG1236-7ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Hawaiian Teal 16BG 24/357ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Blue Paisley PPG1238-6ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Riviera Paradise 530B-7 matched across all 13 brands →