Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231
The closest Glidden colour is Spicewood Brown (50YR 13/139), at ΔE 2.13 — very close.
Spicewood Brown is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.13 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 Spicewood Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.13very close
- LRV
- 12.78Benjamin Moore is 13.24
- Hex
- #7A5E54#7C5B4E in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is lighter, more muted.
Benjamin Moore and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Spicewood Brown reads slightly lighter than Wynwood 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 Spicewood Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Spiced Cinnamon PPG1071-7ΔE 2.63 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Bigfoot PPG1061-7ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 3.4 points lower.
- Caramelized Walnut PPG1074-6ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Wynwood 1231 matched across all 13 brands →