Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Washington Blue CW-630
The closest Glidden colour is Sailor's Coat (PPG1153-7), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
Sailor's Coat is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 Sailor's Coat really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 6.44Benjamin Moore is 7.26
- Hex
- #334B58#304656 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Sailor's Coat reads slightly lighter than Washington Blue in colour space while carrying the lower published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Sailor's Coat is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cavalry PPG1041-7ΔE 3.83 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Deep Arctic Night Blue 10BB 07/150ΔE 4.08 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Midnight Hour PPG1038-7ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Washington Blue CW-630 matched across all 13 brands →