Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Sonata Blue BNC-08
The closest HGTV Home colour is By the Sea (HGSW3344), at ΔE 2.63 — very close.
By the Sea is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.63 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 By the Sea really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.63very close
- LRV
- 34Behr is 33
- Hex
- #8AA3B1#8A9EAE in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if By the Sea is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Favorite Jeans HGSW9147ΔE 2.63 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Notable Hue HGSW6521ΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Aleutian HGSW6241ΔE 3.64 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.