Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Smooth Coffee 740B-7
The closest Glidden colour is Chocolate Pretzel (PPG1017-7), at ΔE 1.81 — near-exact.
Chocolate Pretzel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.81 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 Chocolate Pretzel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.81near-exact
- LRV
- 8.73Behr is 8
- Hex
- #60504B#5D4E4C in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Chocolate Pretzel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mustang PPG1015-7ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated.
- Black Walnut PPG1014-7ΔE 2.69 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Authentic Brown 60YR 09/086ΔE 2.96 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
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