Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Yacht Harbor PMD-14
The closest Glidden colour is Americana (PPG1152-4), at ΔE 1.18 — near-exact.
Americana is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.18 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 Americana really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.18near-exact
- LRV
- 31.72Behr is 31
- Hex
- #7F9DAF#7C9DAE in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Americana is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Brittany Inn 70BG 31/124ΔE 1.58 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Serene Stream PPG1154-5ΔE 1.68 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Blue Jay 70BG 28/169ΔE 3.19 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points lower.