Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Silver Gray - Gloss 6794
The closest Glidden colour is Shadowy (PPG0998-4), at ΔE 1.70 — near-exact.
Shadowy 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 Shadowy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.70near-exact
- LRV
- 34.3Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A19E98#A3A29B in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Shadowy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Skipping Stone Grey 70YY 39/057ΔE 2.31 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Hot Stone PPG1007-4ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Statue Garden PPG0996-3ΔE 2.53 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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