Behr → Magnolia Home
Magnolia Home equivalent of Behr Pistachio MQ4-42
The closest Magnolia Home colour is Heirloom Yellow (JG-43), at ΔE 7.23 — noticeably different.
Magnolia Home does not make this colour. Heirloom Yellow is the closest option at ΔE 7.23, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Magnolia Home custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
Why people switch between Behr and Magnolia Home
Most people comparing Behr to Magnolia Home 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 Heirloom Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 7.23noticeably different
- LRV
- 58.37Behr is 42
- Hex
- #DBC97F#BCAF65 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.4 points higher.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Magnolia Home options
Worth knowing if Heirloom Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Pear JG-44ΔE 7.42 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.3 points higher.
- Bright Days JG-45ΔE 7.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.3 points higher.
- Cottage Feel JG-40ΔE 9.40 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 16.0 points higher.