Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sapphire Sparkle S-H-550
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Flame (PPG1157-7), at ΔE 0.92 — indistinguishable.
Blue Flame is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.92 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 Blue Flame really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.92indistinguishable
- LRV
- 9.78Behr is 10
- Hex
- #005E88#135E84 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Blue Flame is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Animation PPG1159-6ΔE 1.53 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Mountain Lake PPG1156-6ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Stunning Sapphire PPG1158-7ΔE 3.93 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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