Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720
The closest Glidden colour is Star Anise (PPG1022-7), at ΔE 1.40 — near-exact.
Star Anise is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.40 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 Star Anise really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.40near-exact
- LRV
- 8.41Behr is 9
- Hex
- #5C5042#605244 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Star Anise is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Pumpernickel PPG15-22ΔE 1.51 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
- Bittersweet Chocolate 10YY 08/093ΔE 1.78 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Cabin Fever PPG1021-7ΔE 2.10 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Volcanic Island S-H-720 matched across all 13 brands →