Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tinted Ice M500-1
The closest Glidden colour is Magic Wand (PPG1158-2), at ΔE 1.26 — near-exact.
Magic Wand is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.26 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 Magic Wand really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.26near-exact
- LRV
- 66.83Behr is 66
- Hex
- #C3D9E4#BED8E4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Magic Wand is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siesta Key Blue 70BG 67/126ΔE 1.62 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Pearl PPG1157-2ΔE 1.88 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Clear Summer Sky 70BG 66/108ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.