Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Urban Sophisticate CSP-160
The closest Glidden colour is Storybook Straw (45YY 44/115), at ΔE 1.24 — near-exact.
Storybook Straw is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.24 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 Benjamin Moore and Glidden
Most people comparing Benjamin Moore 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 Storybook Straw really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.24near-exact
- LRV
- 44.87Benjamin Moore is 45.87
- Hex
- #BBB29E#BCB5A1 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Storybook Straw is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chimayo Sage 60YY 44/110ΔE 1.24 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift.
- Heavy Hammock PPG1027-3ΔE 1.91 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- Dry Goods Neutral 40YY 44/095ΔE 2.30 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.9 points lower.
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