Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Royal Fortune S560-5
The closest Glidden colour is Deep Empire Blue (50BB 22/143), at ΔE 3.23 — very close.
Deep Empire Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.23 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 Deep Empire Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.23very close
- LRV
- 21.07Behr is 19
- Hex
- #767E99#747792 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Deep Empire Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Plum Shade PPG1173-6ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Great Grape PPG1169-6ΔE 4.11 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.
- Old Mill Blue PPG1171-6ΔE 4.40 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Royal Fortune S560-5 matched across all 13 brands →