Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Shiitake N220-4
The closest Glidden colour is Brushwood Tan (20YY 31/106), at ΔE 1.16 — near-exact.
Brushwood Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.16 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 Brushwood Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.16near-exact
- LRV
- 31.32Behr is 32
- Hex
- #A39686#A5988A in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Brushwood Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Earl Gray PPG1020-5ΔE 1.29 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Diversion PPG1021-4ΔE 1.47 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Winter Cocoa PPG1000-4ΔE 1.50 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted.