Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tate Olive 390F-6
The closest Glidden colour is Tapenade (PPG11-32), at ΔE 1.49 — near-exact.
Tapenade is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.49 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 Tapenade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.49near-exact
- LRV
- 28.96Behr is 27
- Hex
- #9C9369#988F63 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Tapenade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pineapple Sage PPG1111-5ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
- Sweet Annie PPG1113-5ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Vintage Olive 50YY 26/289ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.