Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Poncho S240-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Tranquil Tan (HGSW3163), at ΔE 2.40 — very close.
Tranquil Tan is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.40 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 Tranquil Tan really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.40very close
- LRV
- 28Behr is 31
- Hex
- #AB8B6E#B49073 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Tranquil Tan is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Toasted Oat HGSW3144ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Double Latte HGSW9108ΔE 3.66 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Butcher Paper HGSW2153ΔE 3.76 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.