Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Water Drops 659
The closest Glidden colour is Serendipity (PPG1230-2), at ΔE 1.38 — near-exact.
Serendipity is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.38 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 Serendipity really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.38near-exact
- LRV
- 69.63Benjamin Moore is 72.99
- Hex
- #BDE1D8#C2E7DD in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Serendipity is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lime Foam 50GG 69/134ΔE 2.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Aqua Sky 56GG 77/156ΔE 2.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.2 points higher.
- Jade Spell PPG1228-2ΔE 2.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
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