Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Violet Mist 660C-2
The closest Glidden colour is Wintery Violet (50RB 59/092), at ΔE 1.45 — near-exact.
Wintery Violet is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.45 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 Wintery Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.45near-exact
- LRV
- 59.49Behr is 64
- Hex
- #D5C6D8#DACCDE in Behr
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 4.5 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Wintery Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shy Violet PPG1177-3ΔE 1.69 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Dusky Lilac PPG1176-3ΔE 1.70 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
- Pale Purple Clouds 30RB 68/084ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.