Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tinsmith BL-W11
The closest Glidden colour is Husky Grey (10GG 72/022), at ΔE 1.10 — near-exact.
Husky Grey is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.10 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 Husky Grey really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.10near-exact
- LRV
- 72.32Behr is 74
- Hex
- #DADEDC#DCE0DC in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Husky Grey is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Icy Bay PPG1012-1ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Gray Glimpse PPG1036-1ΔE 1.38 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.
- Mint Shadow 90GY 72/040ΔE 1.40 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.