Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tavern Taupe N140-4
The closest Glidden colour is Talavera (PPG1018-5), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Talavera is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.76 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 Talavera really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 29.9Behr is 30
- Hex
- #A0928B#9E938F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Talavera is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Heliotrope PPG1015-5ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Gray Violet PPG1014-5ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
- Rock Slide PPG1022-4ΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.