Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Teal Motif MQ6-35
The closest Glidden colour is Tahitian Treat (PPG1147-7), at ΔE 1.76 — near-exact.
Tahitian Treat 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 Tahitian Treat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.76near-exact
- LRV
- 11Behr is 12
- Hex
- #00686D#006D73 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Tahitian Treat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Caribbean Holiday PPG13-28ΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Hypnotic Sea PPG1234-7ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Emerald Pool PPG1146-7ΔE 5.37 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.