Behr → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Behr Your Majesty T15-4
The closest Glidden colour is Purple Basil (PPG1046-7), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Purple Basil is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Purple Basil really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 6.99Behr is 6
- Hex
- #5C4450#553E49 in Behr
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Purple Basil is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Black Currant 30RR 07/094ΔE 2.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Nighttime Purple 90RB 07/075ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points higher.
- Delicious Plum 90RB 08/113ΔE 4.13 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.