Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wildwood BXC-80
The closest Glidden colour is Historic Tan (30YY 50/176), at ΔE 0.65 — indistinguishable.
Historic Tan is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.65 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 Historic Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.65indistinguishable
- LRV
- 51.1Behr is 50
- Hex
- #CEBB9D#CDB99B in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Historic Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bonjour Beige 20YY 49/176ΔE 0.76 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Spiced Vinegar PPG1098-4ΔE 1.28 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Pony Tail PPG1086-4ΔE 1.30 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.