Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest Glidden colour is Caribbean Teal (90GG 39/272), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Caribbean Teal is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Caribbean Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 38.13Behr is 40
- Hex
- #5FB3B8#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Caribbean Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Timberlake Teal 90GG 45/254ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- High Dive PPG1236-5ΔE 3.15 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Sea Of Turquoise 90GG 37/212ΔE 3.47 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5 matched across all 13 brands →