Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Sea Cap 440A-2
The closest HGTV Home colour is Green Whimsy (HGSW1297), at ΔE 3.85 — close.
Green Whimsy is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.85 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 Green Whimsy really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.85close
- LRV
- 72Behr is 86
- Hex
- #D1E3D2#E4F3DF in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Green Whimsy is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mint Condition HGSW6743ΔE 3.85 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 14.0 points lower.
- Twinkly Green HGSW2257ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.
- Gratifying Green HGSW6435ΔE 4.24 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.0 points lower.