Glidden Equivalent of Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780

Behr → Glidden

Glidden equivalent of Behr Thorny Branch S-H-780

The closest Glidden colour is Licorice (PPG1009-7), at ΔE 2.46 — very close.

Thorny BranchBehr · S-H-780
LicoriceGlidden · PPG1009-7

Licorice is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.46 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.

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 Licorice really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
2.46very close
LRV
7.68Behr is 7
Hex
#4E4F48#4C4A41 in Behr

The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.

Other Glidden options

Worth knowing if Licorice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Enchanted Forest Green 30GY 07/051ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift.
  • Deepest Earth Green 30YY 07/041ΔE 3.40 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
  • Burnt Bark 30YY 08/082ΔE 4.28 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.

Matches in every other brand

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