Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Teton Blue N490-4
The closest Glidden colour is Pachyderm (PPG1039-4), at ΔE 1.62 — near-exact.
Pachyderm is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.62 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 Pachyderm really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.62near-exact
- LRV
- 30.73Behr is 31
- Hex
- #8F989D#8D99A1 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Pachyderm is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Winter's Blue Grey Sky 90BG 29/048ΔE 1.65 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Lost At Sea PPG1040-5ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Heritage Home Blue 70BG 34/055ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.