Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Purple Mauve 690F-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Handsome Plum (HGSW3404), at ΔE 4.24 — close.
Handsome Plum is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 4.24 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 Handsome Plum really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.24close
- LRV
- 29Behr is 26
- Hex
- #9D9093#9A8891 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Handsome Plum is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Autumn Orchid HGSW9157ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Thistle HGSW6283ΔE 4.65 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Berry Crème HGSW2424ΔE 5.57 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.