Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3
The closest Glidden colour is Idyllic Isle (PPG1235-4), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.
Idyllic Isle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 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 Idyllic Isle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.64near-exact
- LRV
- 52.26Behr is 50
- Hex
- #94C8D2#96C4CB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Idyllic Isle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Kingston Aqua PPG1150-4ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.2 points lower.
- Trattoria Teal 90GG 48/132ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Soft Bahama Blue 30BG 50/183ΔE 3.24 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Morning 520E-3 matched across all 13 brands →