Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Reef Blue S490-3
The closest HGTV Home colour is Seafarer (HGSW2355), at ΔE 3.11 — very close.
Seafarer is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.11 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 Seafarer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.11very close
- LRV
- 49Behr is 47
- Hex
- #9BBFC9#93BDCF in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Seafarer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rest Assured HGSW9061ΔE 3.11 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Soul Seeker HGSW2375ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Respite HGSW6514ΔE 3.65 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.