Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue 793
The closest Glidden colour is Fresh Water Blue (50BG 72/170), at ΔE 2.05 — very close.
Fresh Water Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.05 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 Fresh Water Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.05very close
- LRV
- 69.25Benjamin Moore is 66.2
- Hex
- #B8DFF0#B9D9E7 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Fresh Water Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Siesta Key Blue 70BG 67/126ΔE 2.06 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Afternoon Siesta Blue 30BG 64/126ΔE 2.27 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points lower.
- Flemish Blue PPG1238-3ΔE 2.42 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 6.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Watercolor Blue 793 matched across all 13 brands →