Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Solemn Silence PPU26-12
The closest Glidden colour is Tinsel (PPG1012-3), at ΔE 1.20 — near-exact.
Tinsel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.20 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 Tinsel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.20near-exact
- LRV
- 68.44Behr is 68
- Hex
- #D2D9DB#D3D8D8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Tinsel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sea Frost PPG1037-1ΔE 1.22 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Peregrine PPG0993-1ΔE 1.23 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Thin Ice PPG1001-3ΔE 1.39 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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