Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Viking 550E-3
The closest Glidden colour is Twinkle (PPG1154-4), at ΔE 1.59 — near-exact.
Twinkle is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.59 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 Twinkle really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.59near-exact
- LRV
- 53.97Behr is 51
- Hex
- #ADC6D3#A6C3D0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Twinkle is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sonata PPG1157-3ΔE 1.87 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- Graceful PPG1152-3ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
- Key Largo Bay 30BG 49/101ΔE 2.41 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.