Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Rushing Stream P480-4
The closest HGTV Home colour is Above the Waves (HGSW1344), at ΔE 3.53 — close.
Above the Waves is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.53 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 Above the Waves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.53close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 46
- Hex
- #71B8C7#65C3D6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Above the Waves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nautilus HGSW6780ΔE 3.53 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Rapture Blue HGSW6773ΔE 3.64 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Teal Endeavor HGSW1354ΔE 3.89 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rushing Stream P480-4 matched across all 13 brands →