Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sonata Blue BNC-08
The closest Glidden colour is Lakefront Blue (90BG 31/124), at ΔE 1.87 — near-exact.
Lakefront Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.87 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 Lakefront Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.87near-exact
- LRV
- 30.55Behr is 33
- Hex
- #8399AB#8A9EAE in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Lakefront Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lost At Sea PPG1040-5ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Enchanted Evening Blue 10BB 34/103ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dresden Dream PPG1155-5ΔE 2.92 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.