Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Van Courtland Blue HC-145
The closest Glidden colour is Nocturnal Creek (30BG 31/053), at ΔE 2.58 — very close.
Nocturnal Creek is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.58 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 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 Nocturnal Creek really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.58very close
- LRV
- 31.79Benjamin Moore is 31.47
- Hex
- #8F9B9F#86989E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Nocturnal Creek is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Seastone PPG10-11ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.5 points lower.
- Symmetry PPG1037-4ΔE 2.75 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Symphony Of Blue PPG1035-4ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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