Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Pixie Violet 620B-4
The closest HGTV Home colour is Gentry Violet (HGSW1404), at ΔE 2.39 — very close.
Gentry Violet is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.39 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 Behr and HGTV Home
Most people comparing Behr to HGTV 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 Gentry Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.39very close
- LRV
- 45Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A7B2D4#ACB1D4 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Gentry Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Awesome Violet HGSW6815ΔE 2.39 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Beverly Lilac HGSW1415ΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Wisteria HGSW6822ΔE 5.59 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.