Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012
The closest Glidden colour is Creamy Hot Cocoa (80YR 36/084), at ΔE 3.32 — very close.
Creamy Hot Cocoa is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.32 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 Creamy Hot Cocoa really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.32very close
- LRV
- 36.08Benjamin Moore is 35.67
- Hex
- #AF9F95#B49C8D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Creamy Hot Cocoa is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cuppa Coffee PPG1076-4ΔE 3.38 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mourning Dove 60YR 35/083ΔE 3.67 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Iris Mauve PPG1016-5ΔE 3.91 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Whispering Woods 1012 matched across all 13 brands →