Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sky Blue T14-5
The closest Glidden colour is Plateau (PPG1234-2), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Plateau is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Plateau really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 76.66Behr is 78
- Hex
- #D3E7E5#D3E9E5 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Plateau is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Big Sky PPG1142-2ΔE 1.54 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 5.4 points lower.
- Seaspray PPG1233-2ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Peaceful Night PPG1142-1ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.