Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Vintage Teal MQ6-33
The closest Glidden colour is Island Turquoise (90GG 29/164), at ΔE 1.44 — near-exact.
Island Turquoise is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.44 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 Island Turquoise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.44near-exact
- LRV
- 28.64Behr is 27
- Hex
- #6B9A9C#669699 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Island Turquoise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Palmetto PPG1146-5ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
- Teal Lake 90GG 30/195ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
- Teal Riviera 90GG 24/174ΔE 2.93 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.