Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Vintage Taupe 750A-3
The closest Glidden colour is Fond Memory (PPG1017-3), at ΔE 1.21 — near-exact.
Fond Memory is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.21 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 Fond Memory really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.21near-exact
- LRV
- 51.67Behr is 54
- Hex
- #C8BCB7#CDBFB9 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.3 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Fond Memory is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classic Tan 80YR 49/062ΔE 1.82 · near-exact · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- First Kiss PPG1017-2ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.9 points higher.
- Just Gorgeous PPG1047-3ΔE 2.97 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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