Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Spring Rain 520C-1
The closest Glidden colour is Free Spirit (PPG1233-1), at ΔE 1.25 — near-exact.
Free Spirit is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.25 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 Free Spirit really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.25near-exact
- LRV
- 82.79Behr is 83
- Hex
- #DEEEED#DCEFED in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Free Spirit is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Alpine Air Aqua 90GG 83/069ΔE 1.57 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Waterscape PPG1137-3ΔE 1.71 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Tropical Dream PPG1230-1ΔE 1.79 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.8 points lower.