Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Victorian Iris 650F-6
The closest Glidden colour is Nightshade Violet (10RB 14/132), at ΔE 0.86 — indistinguishable.
Nightshade Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.86 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 Nightshade Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.86indistinguishable
- LRV
- 13.48Behr is 14
- Hex
- #6B637B#6D657E in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Nightshade Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Rain PPG1174-6ΔE 2.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Ancient Violet 10RB 17/122ΔE 3.86 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
- Silverado PPG13-22ΔE 4.67 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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