Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Vintage Grape 670F-6
The closest Glidden colour is Plum Shadow (70RB 13/095), at ΔE 2.82 — very close.
Plum Shadow is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.82 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 Plum Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.82very close
- LRV
- 13.23Behr is 13
- Hex
- #716170#6F636D in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Plum Shadow reads slightly darker than Vintage Grape in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Plum Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Frosted Plum 50RR 14/045ΔE 3.03 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Silverado PPG13-22ΔE 3.16 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Purple Dusk PPG13-19ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Vintage Grape 670F-6 matched across all 13 brands →