Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30
The closest Glidden colour is Authentic Brown (60YR 09/086), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Authentic Brown is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Authentic Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 8.92Benjamin Moore is 10.69
- Hex
- #61514A#68554D in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Authentic Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chestnut PPG15-23ΔE 2.49 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Caramelized Walnut PPG1074-6ΔE 2.56 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Chocolate Pretzel PPG1017-7ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wood Grain Brown 2109-30 matched across all 13 brands →