Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Satin Black PPU26-01
The closest Glidden colour is Grey Metal (00NN 10/000), at ΔE 2.44 — very close.
Grey Metal is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.44 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Grey Metal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.44very close
- LRV
- 8.08Behr is 8
- Hex
- #515051#4E5152 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Grey Metal reads slightly darker than Satin Black in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Grey Metal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Witchcraft PPG1037-7ΔE 2.59 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
- Black Widow PPG0997-7ΔE 3.10 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Black Forest PPG1012-7ΔE 3.57 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Satin Black PPU26-01 matched across all 13 brands →