Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Semi Sweet 130F-7
The closest Glidden colour is Wild Cranberry (90RR 10/119), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Wild Cranberry is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Wild Cranberry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 9.89Behr is 10
- Hex
- #6F5153#6B5250 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Wild Cranberry reads slightly lighter than Semi Sweet in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Wild Cranberry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mustang PPG1015-7ΔE 3.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
- Chocolate Eclair PPG1054-7ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Spiced Wine PPG1016-7ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.