Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Yacht Blue S490-4
The closest Glidden colour is Hidden Harbor Blue (70BG 32/238), at ΔE 2.30 — very close.
Hidden Harbor Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.30 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
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 Hidden Harbor Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.30very close
- LRV
- 30.45Behr is 30
- Hex
- #649DBC#679BB3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Hidden Harbor Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Jay 70BG 28/169ΔE 3.02 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Hush-A-Bye PPG1238-5ΔE 3.17 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
- Aqua Blue PPG1151-5ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.