Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Taj Mahal M300-2
The closest Glidden colour is Cordon Bleu (PPG12-02), at ΔE 0.47 — indistinguishable.
Cordon Bleu is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.47 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 Cordon Bleu really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.47indistinguishable
- LRV
- 73.83Behr is 75
- Hex
- #F0DDBB#F2DEBB in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Cordon Bleu is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Millet PPG12-10ΔE 0.82 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Limitless PPG1091-3ΔE 0.92 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Belgian Waffle PPG1208-3ΔE 1.80 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.