Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Slate Rock N460-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Software (HGSW7074), at ΔE 2.60 — very close.
Software is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.60 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 Software really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.60very close
- LRV
- 23Behr is 25
- Hex
- #7F8486#868988 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Software is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Armitage Grey HGSW1483ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Cityscape HGSW7067ΔE 3.14 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Katabatic Winds HGSW1484ΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.