Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Tropical Waters S-G-500
The closest Glidden colour is Jade Jewel (PPG1147-6), at ΔE 1.94 — near-exact.
Jade Jewel is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.94 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 Jade Jewel really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.94near-exact
- LRV
- 16.88Behr is 15
- Hex
- #247E81#007C7E in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Jade Jewel is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seawall 70GG 17/269ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Hypnotic Sea PPG1234-7ΔE 2.61 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Romantic Isle PPG1231-7ΔE 3.85 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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