Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Soft Shoe MQ3-37
The closest HGTV Home colour is Malted Milk (HGSW6057), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Malted Milk is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Malted Milk really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 62Behr is 69
- Hex
- #DECABD#E8D5C6 in Behr
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Malted Milk is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Candied Peach HGSW2087ΔE 2.91 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Spun Sugar HGSW6337ΔE 2.91 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Intricate Ivory HGSW6350ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points higher.