Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wild Cranberry BXC-90
The closest Glidden colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.11 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.11 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.11near-exact
- LRV
- 7.56Behr is 7
- Hex
- #723F45#6E3C42 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Red Wine PPG1049-7ΔE 2.24 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points higher.
- Classic Burgundy 09YR 05/305ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Bordeaux PPG1055-7ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Wild Cranberry BXC-90 matched across all 13 brands →