Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Wine Tasting S-H-110
The closest Glidden colour is Merlot (PPG13-04), at ΔE 1.89 — near-exact.
Merlot is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.89 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)
- 1.89near-exact
- LRV
- 7.56Behr is 8
- Hex
- #723F45#794049 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
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 2.45 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Ruby Lips PPG1052-7ΔE 2.73 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Classic Burgundy 09YR 05/305ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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