Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Sea Kelp 390D-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Independent Gold (HGSW6401), at ΔE 3.57 — close.
Independent Gold is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.57 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 Independent Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.57close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 57
- Hex
- #D2BA83#DCC686 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Independent Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Moss & Vine HGSW2206ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Pale Moss HGSW9027ΔE 3.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Hearts of Palm HGSW6415ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.