Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tin Foil N500-3
The closest Glidden colour is Stargazer (PPG1011-3), at ΔE 1.54 — near-exact.
Stargazer is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.54 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 Stargazer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.54near-exact
- LRV
- 45.13Behr is 43
- Hex
- #AFB4B6#ACB0B0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Stargazer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Flagstone PPG1001-4ΔE 1.67 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Mirror Mirror PPG1039-3ΔE 1.90 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Medici Grey 50BG 46/020ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.