Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Holiday 530B-6
The closest Glidden colour is Sticky Note Blue (50BG 33/360), at ΔE 2.38 — very close.
Sticky Note Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.38 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 Sticky Note Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.38very close
- LRV
- 30.36Behr is 29
- Hex
- #38A1C5#00A0C3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Sticky Note Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mosaic Blue 54BG 28/351ΔE 3.44 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Milano Teal 16BG 29/350ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
- Jamaican Sea PPG1236-6ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Holiday 530B-6 matched across all 13 brands →