Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Writing Paper S310-1
The closest Glidden colour is Golden Mushroom (PPG1207-2), at ΔE 0.67 — indistinguishable.
Golden Mushroom is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 0.67 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 Golden Mushroom really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 0.67indistinguishable
- LRV
- 81.55Behr is 80
- Hex
- #F4E8D1#F1E6CF in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Golden Mushroom is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gold Coast White 40YY 78/140ΔE 0.94 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Magnolia Blossom PPG1090-1ΔE 0.96 · indistinguishable · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Rice Cake PPG12-09ΔE 1.01 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
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