Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Sea Ridge 540B-6
The closest HGTV Home colour is Orion Blue (HGSW1373), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Orion Blue is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 Orion Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 32
- Hex
- #5A9EC0#45A3CB in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Orion Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacaranda HGSW6802ΔE 2.71 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Something Borrowed HGSW1363ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Major Blue HGSW6795ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.