Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Silk Lining BWC-14
The closest HGTV Home colour is Mercer White (HGSW4054), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Mercer White is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Mercer White really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 87Behr is 88
- Hex
- #F7EFE3#FCEFE0 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Mercer White is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Cotton White HGSW7104ΔE 2.19 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Softly White HGSW4074ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
- Medici Ivory HGSW7558ΔE 2.70 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.