Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Vibrant 370B-6
The closest Glidden colour is Flirtatious (PPG1212-7), at ΔE 2.22 — very close.
Flirtatious is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.22 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 Flirtatious really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.22very close
- LRV
- 69.63Behr is 70
- Hex
- #FFD637#FFD44D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Flirtatious reads slightly lighter than Vibrant in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Flirtatious is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Beach Party PPG1211-6ΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Festival Yellow 45YY 65/710ΔE 2.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Fuzzy Navel PPG1206-6ΔE 2.40 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points lower.