Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Silhouette N540-4
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Grey Sky (30BB 32/067), at ΔE 2.02 — very close.
Blue Grey Sky is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.02 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 Blue Grey Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.02very close
- LRV
- 31.74Behr is 32
- Hex
- #9399A6#9698A2 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: Blue Grey Sky reads slightly lighter than Silhouette 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 Blue Grey Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Amethyst Haze PPG13-23ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Flannel Pajamas PPG1043-5ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.2 points lower.
- Coast of Maine PPG10-20ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.