Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Windsurf PPU14-09
The closest Glidden colour is Brussels Blue (70BG 38/143), at ΔE 1.98 — near-exact.
Brussels Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.98 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 Brussels Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.98near-exact
- LRV
- 38Behr is 38
- Hex
- #8CAABD#91AAB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Brussels Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dresden Dream PPG1155-5ΔE 1.98 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Harper's Blue 70BG 43/103ΔE 2.62 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points higher.
- Mountain Stream PPG1149-4ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points higher.