Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Soft Wheat BXC-40
The closest Glidden colour is Gaia (PPG14-18), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Gaia is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Gaia really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 52.29Behr is 53
- Hex
- #D3BC9E#D9BD9C in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Gaia is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- My Love PPG1081-3ΔE 2.45 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.2 points higher.
- Pony Tail PPG1086-4ΔE 2.46 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Nutmeg Glow PPG1080-3ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.