Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22
The closest Glidden colour is Grecian Isle (PPG1232-6), at ΔE 1.47 — near-exact.
Grecian Isle 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 Grecian Isle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.47near-exact
- LRV
- 28.91Behr is 29
- Hex
- #00A49B#03A598 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Grecian Isle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jewel Weed PPG1230-5ΔE 3.73 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Bright Teal Surprise 48GG 36/428ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Azure Tide PPG1231-6ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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