Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Velvet Slipper 680D-4
The closest Glidden colour is Soft Amethyst (PPG1178-4), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Soft Amethyst is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Soft Amethyst really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 51.35Behr is 53
- Hex
- #CFB7C9#D5B9CB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Soft Amethyst is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Light Mulberry PPG1180-4ΔE 2.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Mauvelous PPG1044-4ΔE 3.09 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Rose Marble PPG1179-4ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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