Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sonic Blue T15-11
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Calypso (PPG1235-5), at ΔE 1.29 — near-exact.
Blue Calypso is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.29 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 Blue Calypso really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.29near-exact
- LRV
- 32.94Behr is 34
- Hex
- #55A7B6#5BA8B9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Blue Calypso is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Deepest Aqua 30BG 33/207ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Splash Of Teal 17BG 36/333ΔE 3.31 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Sailing Sea Blue 30BG 38/199ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.