Benjamin Moore → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30
The closest Glidden colour is Brass Mesh (PPG1209-6), at ΔE 3.19 — very close.
Brass Mesh is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 3.19 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 Brass Mesh really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.19very close
- LRV
- 44.52Benjamin Moore is 42.29
- Hex
- #E1A84B#EAA731 in Benjamin Moore
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
Benjamin Moore and Glidden publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Brass Mesh reads slightly darker than Yellow Marigold in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Brass Mesh is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mango Margarita PPG1204-7ΔE 4.23 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 11.9 points higher.
- Marigold Petals 05YY 42/727ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Oro De Maya PPG17-19ΔE 4.31 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.7 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Benjamin Moore Yellow Marigold 2155-30 matched across all 13 brands →