Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152
The closest Glidden colour is Americana (PPG1152-4), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Americana is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Americana really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 31.72Benjamin Moore is 32.37
- Hex
- #7F9DAF#769EB0 in Benjamin Moore
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Americana reads slightly lighter than Whipple 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 Americana is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Serene Stream PPG1154-5ΔE 2.94 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Brittany Inn 70BG 31/124ΔE 3.20 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
- Blue Jay 70BG 28/169ΔE 3.22 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whipple Blue HC-152 matched across all 13 brands →