Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sand Fossil 770C-3
The closest Glidden colour is Shy Gold (50YY 61/152), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Shy Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Shy Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 62.79Behr is 59
- Hex
- #DACFB3#D4CAB0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Shy Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Only Oatmeal PPG1112-3ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Soft Suede PPG1103-3ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Summer Wheat PPG14-10ΔE 1.64 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.