Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr River Rapids S450-6A
The closest HGTV Home colour is Mermaid's Tale (HGSW2342), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Mermaid's Tale is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Mermaid's Tale really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 15Behr is 15
- Hex
- #427584#4D7179 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Mermaid's Tale is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Silken Peacock HGSW9059ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Riverway HGSW6222ΔE 4.50 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Aquamarined HGSW3313ΔE 5.41 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr River Rapids S450-6A matched across all 13 brands →