Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Siamese Green BIC-12
The closest Glidden colour is Guacamole (PPG1121-5), at ΔE 2.33 — very close.
Guacamole is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.33 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 Guacamole really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.33very close
- LRV
- 35.96Behr is 38
- Hex
- #9AA77C#9DAC79 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Guacamole is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Luscious Lime PPG1120-6ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
- Sparrow Song PPG11-13ΔE 3.61 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Spring Hosta Green 30GY 38/296ΔE 3.82 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Siamese Green BIC-12 matched across all 13 brands →