Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr White Wool GR-W01
The closest Glidden colour is Combed Cotton (PPG1205-1), at ΔE 0.57 — indistinguishable.
Combed Cotton is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.57 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 Combed Cotton really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.57indistinguishable
- LRV
- 86.83Behr is 86
- Hex
- #F4F0DE#F2EFDE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Combed Cotton is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cake Batter PPG1214-1ΔE 0.59 · indistinguishable · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Queen Anne's Lace PPG1092-1ΔE 0.71 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Linwood Beach White 71YY 87/078ΔE 0.98 · indistinguishable · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.