Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17
The closest Glidden colour is Buttered Salmon (60YR 40/297), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Buttered Salmon is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Buttered Salmon really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 40.97Behr is 38
- Hex
- #DC9D83#D7967E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Buttered Salmon is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Orange Essential PPG1063-5ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Pompeii Clay 60YR 33/287ΔE 2.55 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
- Opal Fire PPG1192-5ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Blooms BIC-17 matched across all 13 brands →