Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sahara Shade 310D-5
The closest Glidden colour is Gingerglow (10YY 42/460), at ΔE 1.32 — near-exact.
Gingerglow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.32 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 Gingerglow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.32near-exact
- LRV
- 43.63Behr is 46
- Hex
- #DCA75C#E2AB60 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Gingerglow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wood Thrush Gold 10YY 45/419ΔE 1.66 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Brown Mustard PPG1208-5ΔE 2.23 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Lion's Mane PPG1207-5ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.