Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Simplicity 640E-3
The closest HGTV Home colour is Galaxy Purple (HGSW1407), at ΔE 3.49 — very close.
Galaxy Purple is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.49 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 Galaxy Purple really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.49very close
- LRV
- 72Behr is 63
- Hex
- #D8DDE6#CED0DB in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Galaxy Purple is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Wishful Blue HGSW6813ΔE 3.49 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.0 points higher.
- Orchid Brite HGSW2407ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Starry Night HGSW6540ΔE 3.68 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.