Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wild Thistle 630F-4
The closest Glidden colour is Byzantine Blue (50BB 32/117), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Byzantine Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Byzantine Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 32.12Behr is 35
- Hex
- #9399B0#9E9FB6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Byzantine Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mineral Violet 10RB 36/082ΔE 3.64 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Purple Surf PPG1173-5ΔE 4.19 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
- Frosted Blueberry 50BB 39/146ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.