Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wide Sky T18-17
The closest Glidden colour is Nocturne Shade (PPG1244-6), at ΔE 2.07 — very close.
Nocturne Shade is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.07 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 Nocturne Shade really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.07very close
- LRV
- 15.14Behr is 15
- Hex
- #356FAD#416FAF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
Behr and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Nocturne Shade reads slightly darker than Wide Sky in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Nocturne Shade is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cenote PPG17-02ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
- Deep Sapphire Blue 47BB 14/349ΔE 4.47 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.7 points lower.
- Rainbow Bright PPG1243-7ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.