Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Sweet Bianca M560-1
The closest Glidden colour is Velvet Scarf (PPG1248-3), at ΔE 0.48 — indistinguishable.
Velvet Scarf is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.48 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 Velvet Scarf really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.48indistinguishable
- LRV
- 75.16Behr is 75
- Hex
- #E3DFEC#E2DEEA in Behr
Nearly the same lightness.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Velvet Scarf is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Violet Tinge 06RB 76/056ΔE 1.15 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
- Pale Orchid PPG1175-2ΔE 1.27 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
- Icy Lilac 90BB 74/038ΔE 1.46 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.