Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sea Rover 540C-3
The closest Glidden colour is Seaglass Blue (50BG 57/173), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Seaglass Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Seaglass Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 56.03Behr is 59
- Hex
- #A1CCDE#A3D1E2 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Seaglass Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ariel PPG1237-3ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points higher.
- Tropical Lagoon 30BG 57/149ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Flemish Blue PPG1238-3ΔE 2.60 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.