Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Shire Green 450D-6
The closest Glidden colour is Misty Emerald Lake (70GY 30/254), at ΔE 3.24 — very close.
Misty Emerald Lake is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.24 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 Misty Emerald Lake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.24very close
- LRV
- 30.38Behr is 29
- Hex
- #75A07C#729C6E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Misty Emerald Lake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Leaf Me Be PPG17-28ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Emerald Leaf Green 70GY 25/272ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Moss Ring PPG1130-6ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.