Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wells Gray PPU25-06
The closest Glidden colour is Boulder Creek (PPG0999-3), at ΔE 1.23 — near-exact.
Boulder Creek is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.23 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 Boulder Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.23near-exact
- LRV
- 42.38Behr is 42
- Hex
- #B2AEA3#B0ADA0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Boulder Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Olive It PPG1032-3ΔE 1.81 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Hot Stone PPG1007-4ΔE 1.92 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- City Loft Grey 50YY 40/059ΔE 2.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.