Behr → Magnolia Home
Magnolia Home equivalent of Behr Practical Tan S280-3
The closest Magnolia Home colour is Embossed Letter (JG-106), at ΔE 4.16 — close.
Embossed Letter is the closest Magnolia Home makes, but at ΔE 4.16 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 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 Embossed Letter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.16close
- LRV
- 48.21Behr is 51
- Hex
- #C6B79A#D2BA9D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Magnolia Home options
Worth knowing if Embossed Letter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Solid Wood JG-109ΔE 6.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points lower.
- Plaster CC-05ΔE 6.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.2 points higher.
- Summer Pear JG-44ΔE 6.65 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Practical Tan S280-3 matched across all 13 brands →