Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Rumba Orange M230-7
The closest Glidden colour is Gingerbread (PPG1201-6), at ΔE 1.90 — near-exact.
Gingerbread is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.90 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 Gingerbread really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.90near-exact
- LRV
- 29.02Behr is 27
- Hex
- #CC8149#C77B42 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Gingerbread is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tiger Tail PPG1198-6ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Ginger Root PPG1200-6ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- Cazuela PPG17-23ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.