Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sultry Smoke MQ1-33
The closest Glidden colour is Black Frosted Plum (50RR 14/045), at ΔE 1.92 — near-exact.
Black Frosted Plum is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.92 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 Black Frosted Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.92near-exact
- LRV
- 13.84Behr is 15
- Hex
- #716569#73696F in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Black Frosted Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cracked Slate PPG1003-6ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Dark Raspberry Taupe 50RR 18/041ΔE 3.88 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Eagle Eye PPG1014-6ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.