Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sea Ridge 540B-6
The closest Glidden colour is Mystic Blue (PPG1237-5), at ΔE 1.50 — near-exact.
Mystic Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.50 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 Mystic Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.50near-exact
- LRV
- 33.93Behr is 32
- Hex
- #48A8D0#45A3CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Mystic Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sticky Note Blue 50BG 33/360ΔE 2.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Hidden Harbor Blue 70BG 32/238ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Hush-A-Bye PPG1238-5ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.