Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Stone Walls PPU8-19
The closest Glidden colour is Olive Gray (PPG1027-4), at ΔE 1.46 — near-exact.
Olive Gray is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.46 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 Olive Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.46near-exact
- LRV
- 38.68Behr is 39
- Hex
- #AFA78D#AFA791 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Olive Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Whispering Willow 60YY 38/120ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Aldabra PPG14-28ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Potter's Clay Beige 40YY 38/107ΔE 2.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.