Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Pool 550A-2
The closest Glidden colour is Clear Blue Sky (70BG 70/131), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Clear Blue Sky is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.47 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 Clear Blue Sky really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 69.41Behr is 70
- Hex
- #C2DDEF#BFDEEF in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Clear Blue Sky is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siesta Key Blue 70BG 67/126ΔE 1.63 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Fresh Water Blue 50BG 72/170ΔE 2.21 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
- Afton Blue 70BG 68/163ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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