Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Water Hyacinth P550-4
The closest Glidden colour is Fresh Hyacinth (54BB 41/237), at ΔE 3.84 — close.
Fresh Hyacinth is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.84 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Fresh Hyacinth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.84close
- LRV
- 39.63Behr is 38
- Hex
- #99A8D6#A0A3D2 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Fresh Hyacinth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ashley's Heather 90BB 41/168ΔE 4.46 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Puturple PPG1248-5ΔE 4.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
- Night Magic Violet 03RB 42/220ΔE 5.34 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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