Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sea Kelp 390D-5
The closest Glidden colour is Lion's Dance Gold (40YY 57/335), at ΔE 1.30 — near-exact.
Lion's Dance Gold is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.30 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 Lion's Dance Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.30near-exact
- LRV
- 59.15Behr is 57
- Hex
- #E1C88A#DCC686 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Lion's Dance Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Vintage Yellow 45YY 61/368ΔE 2.44 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.
- Citrus Yellow PPG1109-4ΔE 2.85 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Sunnybrook Yellow 40YY 61/299ΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.9 points higher.