Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Urban Putty BNC-06
The closest Glidden colour is Precipitation (PPG0997-4), at ΔE 2.00 — near-exact.
Precipitation is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 2.00 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 Precipitation really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.00near-exact
- LRV
- 40.95Behr is 43
- Hex
- #ABACA7#B0B1A9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Precipitation is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Aged Stucco Grey 70YY 46/053ΔE 2.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Dusty Miller 50GY 45/037ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Hippopotamus PPG0994-4ΔE 2.60 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.