Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wet Concrete 2114-40
The closest Glidden colour is Smoky Quartz (PPG18-08), at ΔE 2.32 — very close.
Smoky Quartz is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.32 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 Smoky Quartz really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.32very close
- LRV
- 27.68Benjamin Moore is 27.45
- Hex
- #A18A8D#9C8989 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Smoky Quartz is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gray Violet PPG1014-5ΔE 2.80 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
- Heliotrope PPG1015-5ΔE 4.02 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points higher.
- Greyed Rose Quartz 50RR 27/033ΔE 4.06 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wet Concrete 2114-40 matched across all 13 brands →