Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest Glidden colour is Real Simple (PPG1096-4), at ΔE 0.87 — indistinguishable.
Real Simple is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.87 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 Real Simple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.87indistinguishable
- LRV
- 49.32Behr is 48
- Hex
- #CCB896#C9B693 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Real Simple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Baguette PPG12-30ΔE 1.19 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Spiced Vinegar PPG1098-4ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Earthy Cane PPG1103-4ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.