Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Subdued Hue 120E-3
The closest Glidden colour is Subdued (PPG1015-4), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Subdued is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Subdued really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 50.37Behr is 46
- Hex
- #CCB8B3#C6B1AD in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.4 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Subdued is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jack Rabbit PPG1014-4ΔE 2.83 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Classic Tan 80YR 49/062ΔE 3.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
- Forever Fairytale PPG1016-4ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points higher.