Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Watercolor CC-788
The closest Glidden colour is Biscayne Blue (30BG 64/108), at ΔE 1.27 — near-exact.
Biscayne Blue is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.27 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 Biscayne Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 1.27near-exact
- LRV
- 63.93Benjamin Moore is 63.41
- Hex
- #BBD6DE#BCD4DD in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Biscayne Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Midsummer's Dream PPG1151-3ΔE 1.73 · near-exact · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points lower.
- Magic Wand PPG1158-2ΔE 1.89 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.4 points higher.
- Blue Pearl PPG1157-2ΔE 2.14 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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