Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Speedboat M490-3
The closest HGTV Home colour is Blue Discovery (HGSW1365), at ΔE 2.74 — very close.
Blue Discovery is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.74 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 Blue Discovery really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.74very close
- LRV
- 51Behr is 48
- Hex
- #89C6DF#90BFD4 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Blue Discovery is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sky Fall HGSW9049ΔE 2.74 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Resolute Blue HGSW6507ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
- Stone Mountain Blue HGSW1374ΔE 4.09 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.0 points lower.