Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Smoked Mulberry MQ1-38
The closest Glidden colour is Plum Shadow (70RB 13/095), at ΔE 1.55 — near-exact.
Plum Shadow is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.55 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 Plum Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.55near-exact
- LRV
- 13.23Behr is 13
- Hex
- #716170#725F6C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Plum Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Dusk PPG13-19ΔE 4.53 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Black Frosted Plum 50RR 14/045ΔE 5.46 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Silverado PPG13-22ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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