Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Silver City MQ2-59
The closest Glidden colour is Felted Wool (PPG0997-2), at ΔE 1.17 — near-exact.
Felted Wool is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.17 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 Felted Wool really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.17near-exact
- LRV
- 54.8Behr is 57
- Hex
- #C3C4BE#C8C8C2 in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Felted Wool is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Early Evening PPG1006-3ΔE 1.59 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Silver Band PPG0995-3ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Eastern Lighthouse 70YY 54/049ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.