Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Vintage Plum BIC-35
The closest Glidden colour is Attic Trunk Red (90RR 14/151), at ΔE 3.19 — very close.
Attic Trunk Red is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.19 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 Attic Trunk Red really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.19very close
- LRV
- 14.34Behr is 14
- Hex
- #866063#84616B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Attic Trunk Red reads slightly darker than Vintage Plum 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 Attic Trunk Red is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cabernet PPG1049-6ΔE 4.38 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Sparkle PPG1048-6ΔE 4.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points higher.
- Velvet Slipper PPG1046-6ΔE 4.91 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.