Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14
The closest Glidden colour is Mimosa (PPG1203-2), at ΔE 0.44 — indistinguishable.
Mimosa is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.44 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 Mimosa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.44indistinguishable
- LRV
- 82.5Behr is 83
- Hex
- #F5E9D5#F6EAD5 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Mimosa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Currier Creme 40YY 83/107ΔE 0.85 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- Golden Mushroom PPG1207-2ΔE 0.90 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Ivory Fresco 30YY 81/123ΔE 1.00 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Water Chestnut BXC-14 matched across all 13 brands →