Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Svelte M100-3
The closest Glidden colour is Light French Lilac (50RB 39/138), at ΔE 0.34 — indistinguishable.
Light French Lilac is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.34 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 Light French Lilac really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.34indistinguishable
- LRV
- 40.02Behr is 40
- Hex
- #B8A3BC#B8A3BB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Light French Lilac is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lilac Lattice 30RB 40/150ΔE 2.01 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- High Society Violet 50RB 37/102ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points lower.
- Northern Light Purple 50RB 45/122ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 5.6 points higher.