Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tidewater M450-2
The closest Glidden colour is Lime Foam (50GG 69/134), at ΔE 1.36 — near-exact.
Lime Foam is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.36 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 Lime Foam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.36near-exact
- LRV
- 68.94Behr is 71
- Hex
- #BBE0DA#C2E3DD in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Lime Foam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swan Lake PPG1231-2ΔE 1.48 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Serendipity PPG1230-2ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Minerva PPG1231-3ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.