Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5
The closest Glidden colour is Violet Aura (PPG1168-5), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Violet Aura is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Violet Aura really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 25.97Behr is 24
- Hex
- #838BA4#7E85A3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Violet Aura is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Windmill Blue 50BB 26/130ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Deep Empire Blue 50BB 22/143ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Periwinkle Petal 50BB 27/181ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5 matched across all 13 brands →