Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Simple Silhouette 790B-5
The closest Glidden colour is Flipper (PPG1018-6), at ΔE 2.56 — very close.
Flipper is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.56 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 Flipper really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.56very close
- LRV
- 17.61Behr is 17
- Hex
- #7F726B#7A716E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Flipper is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deconstruction PPG1006-6ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Grey Hearth 30YY 16/032ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Tattle Tail PPG1019-6ΔE 3.41 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Simple Silhouette 790B-5 matched across all 13 brands →