Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475
The closest Glidden colour is Plum Shadow (70RB 13/095), at ΔE 2.04 — very close.
Plum Shadow is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.04 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 Plum Shadow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.04very close
- LRV
- 13.23Benjamin Moore is 14.03
- Hex
- #716170#6B5E6B in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.
Benjamin Moore and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Plum Shadow reads slightly lighter than Wild Mulberry 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 Plum Shadow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silverado PPG13-22ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
- Night Vineyard 30RB 10/100ΔE 4.54 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.4 points lower.
- Berry Brown 50RR 11/049ΔE 4.94 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wild Mulberry CSP-475 matched across all 13 brands →