Glidden Equivalent of Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue HC-147

Benjamin Moore → Glidden

Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Woodlawn Blue HC-147

The closest Glidden colour is Blue Shamrock (PPG1136-4), at ΔE 1.64 — near-exact.

Woodlawn BlueBenjamin Moore · HC-147
Blue ShamrockGlidden · PPG1136-4

Blue Shamrock is a genuine substitute. At ΔE 1.64 the difference is smaller than most people can see on a wall, and smaller than the shift between two batches of the same colour.

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 Blue Shamrock really is

Delta E (CIEDE2000)
1.64near-exact
LRV
57.14Benjamin Moore is 60.65
Hex
#BACBC4#C1D0CA in Benjamin Moore

The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.5 points lower.

Other Glidden options

Worth knowing if Blue Shamrock is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.

  • Blue Lullaby PPG1143-2ΔE 1.76 · near-exact · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
  • Babbling Brook PPG1144-3ΔE 1.96 · near-exact · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
  • Geyser PPG1138-2ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.

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