Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Violet Evening 630F-6
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Heron (50BB 13/104), at ΔE 1.93 — near-exact.
Blue Heron is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.93 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 Blue Heron really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.93near-exact
- LRV
- 12.9Behr is 14
- Hex
- #5F6478#65677A in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Blue Heron is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Great Grape PPG1169-6ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Old Mill Blue PPG1171-6ΔE 3.20 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Alley Cat PPG1043-6ΔE 3.42 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Violet Evening 630F-6 matched across all 13 brands →