Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Witch Hazel 780D-6
The closest Glidden colour is Meander (PPG1029-5), at ΔE 1.39 — near-exact.
Meander is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.39 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 Meander really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.39near-exact
- LRV
- 25.98Behr is 25
- Hex
- #8F8C79#8E8976 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Meander is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dark Ash PPG1025-5ΔE 3.08 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
- Tortuga PPG1032-5ΔE 3.23 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Roller Coaster PPG1008-5ΔE 3.31 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.