Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240
The closest Glidden colour is Safari Brown (PPG1061-6), at ΔE 2.80 — very close.
Safari Brown is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.80 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 Safari Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.80very close
- LRV
- 18.15Benjamin Moore is 17.55
- Hex
- #976C60#906558 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Safari Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Boothill Brown 30YR 14/232ΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Apple Brown Betty PPG1062-6ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
- Canyon Stone PPG1059-6ΔE 3.34 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Walnut CW-240 matched across all 13 brands →