Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Royal Silk 140E-2
The closest Glidden colour is Kangaroo Paw (PPG1060-3), at ΔE 1.42 — near-exact.
Kangaroo Paw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.42 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 Kangaroo Paw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.42near-exact
- LRV
- 61.8Behr is 61
- Hex
- #DECAC5#DEC8C5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Kangaroo Paw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whirligig PPG1054-3ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
- Just Gorgeous PPG1047-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Cheerful Heart PPG1016-3ΔE 2.11 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.