Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Shadow Blue N480-3
The closest HGTV Home colour is Falkland Blue (HGSW3316), at ΔE 2.14 — very close.
Falkland Blue is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.14 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 Falkland Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.14very close
- LRV
- 46Behr is 45
- Hex
- #A4B7BD#A6B5BD in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Falkland Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Languid Blue HGSW6226ΔE 2.14 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Ocean's Side HGSW3356ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Windy Blue HGSW6240ΔE 2.26 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.