Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr True Taupewood PPU24-09
The closest Glidden colour is Simmering Smoke (PPG1019-4), at ΔE 1.71 — near-exact.
Simmering Smoke is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.71 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 Simmering Smoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.71near-exact
- LRV
- 35.43Behr is 36
- Hex
- #A99F96#A8A095 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Simmering Smoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Driftwood Grey 50YY 33/065ΔE 1.95 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Winter's Nap PPG1018-4ΔE 2.15 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Old Monterey Grey 30YY 33/047ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr True Taupewood PPU24-09 matched across all 13 brands →