Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Salmon Sand QE-02
The closest Glidden colour is Cozy Melon (70YR 45/261), at ΔE 1.28 — near-exact.
Cozy Melon is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.28 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 Cozy Melon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.28near-exact
- LRV
- 46.2Behr is 45
- Hex
- #DEAA8D#D9AA8F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Cozy Melon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- CLAY FIRE PPG16-26ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Hush Puppy PPG1199-4ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.7 points higher.
- Orange Maple PPG1069-4ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.