Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Rumors MQ1-15
The closest Glidden colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 7.56Behr is 8
- Hex
- #723F45#744245 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bordeaux PPG1055-7ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Red Red Wine PPG1049-7ΔE 2.47 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- BURGUNDY WINE PPG13-03ΔE 2.90 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.