Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Very Navy M500-7
The closest Glidden colour is Cavalry (PPG1041-7), at ΔE 1.99 — near-exact.
Cavalry is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.99 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 Cavalry really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.99near-exact
- LRV
- 6.96Behr is 6
- Hex
- #3F4C5A#3A4859 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Cavalry is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Admiralty PPG1042-7ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Deep Arctic Night Blue 10BB 07/150ΔE 2.94 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Blueberry Pie PPG1163-7ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.