Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Urban Legend N100-6
The closest Glidden colour is Berry Brown (50RR 11/049), at ΔE 1.83 — near-exact.
Berry Brown is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.83 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 Berry Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.83near-exact
- LRV
- 10.52Behr is 11
- Hex
- #65585C#67585F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Berry Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pinot Noir PPG13-18ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Deep Raspberry Shadow 50RR 08/053ΔE 4.89 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Black Frosted Plum 50RR 14/045ΔE 4.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points higher.