Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Royal Peacock 540B-7
The closest Glidden colour is Caribbean Sea (56BG 23/355), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Caribbean Sea is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 21.1Behr is 20
- Hex
- #0089B2#0087B6 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Caribbean Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Paisley PPG1238-6ΔE 2.72 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Neptune PPG1237-7ΔE 3.74 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
- Quiet Night PPG1239-5ΔE 4.20 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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