Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Retro Gold M300-7A
The closest HGTV Home colour is Yellow Lichen (HGSW2202), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Yellow Lichen is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Yellow Lichen really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 21
- Hex
- #9C7F41#9B7939 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 Yellow Lichen is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Grandiose HGSW6404ΔE 2.48 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hazellwood HGSW2192ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Nankeen HGSW6397ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.