Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Silent Tide PMD-55
The closest Glidden colour is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Chalky Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.70 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 Chalky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 26.16Behr is 27
- Hex
- #7B8F99#7C929A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Chalky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Nantucket Teal 30BG 27/119ΔE 2.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Seastone PPG10-11ΔE 3.06 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Greyed Teal Green 90GG 26/070ΔE 3.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.