Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tower Bridge S440-4
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Green Sea (90GG 35/153), at ΔE 2.42 — very close.
Blue Green Sea is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.42 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 Blue Green Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.42very close
- LRV
- 34.27Behr is 32
- Hex
- #7AA6A9#7BA0A0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Blue Green Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palmetto PPG1146-5ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Cathedral Glass PPG1148-5ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Island Turquoise 90GG 29/164ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.