Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5
The closest Glidden colour is Deepest Aqua (30BG 33/207), at ΔE 3.08 — very close.
Deepest Aqua is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.08 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 Deepest Aqua really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.08very close
- LRV
- 32Behr is 31
- Hex
- #68A2B2#5DA1BA in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Deepest Aqua is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Hidden Harbor Blue 70BG 32/238ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Sticky Note Blue 50BG 33/360ΔE 3.71 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Aqua Blue PPG1151-5ΔE 3.80 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Splash 540D-5 matched across all 13 brands →