Behr → Magnolia Home
Magnolia Home equivalent of Behr Reef Blue S490-3
The closest Magnolia Home colour is Winter Solstice (JG-89), at ΔE 6.43 — noticeably different.
Magnolia Home does not make this colour. Winter Solstice is the closest option at ΔE 6.43, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have Magnolia Home custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Winter Solstice really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 6.43noticeably different
- LRV
- 36.25Behr is 47
- Hex
- #89A7B4#93BDCF in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 10.8 points lower.
This is the closest option, but it is visibly different. Consider a custom mix if accuracy matters.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Magnolia Home options
Worth knowing if Winter Solstice is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- It is Well JG-76ΔE 7.29 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.8 points higher.
- Vibrant Horizon JG-88ΔE 7.50 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.5 points higher.
- Morning Calm JG-77ΔE 8.86 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.5 points lower.