Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sarsaparilla HDC-AC-26
The closest Glidden colour is Western Charcoal (50YR 06/041), at ΔE 1.53 — near-exact.
Western Charcoal is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.53 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 Western Charcoal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.53near-exact
- LRV
- 5.56Behr is 6
- Hex
- #49413F#4B4242 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Western Charcoal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Elegance PPG1004-7ΔE 2.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Phantom Mist PPG1002-7ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Deep Rum Raisin 50RR 06/057ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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