Behr → Magnolia Home
Magnolia Home equivalent of Behr Spring Wheat MQ2-30
The closest Magnolia Home colour is Embossed Letter (JG-106), at ΔE 2.08 — very close.
Embossed Letter is the closest Magnolia Home makes, but at ΔE 2.08 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 Magnolia Home
Most people comparing Behr to Magnolia 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 Embossed Letter really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.08very close
- LRV
- 48.21Behr is 48
- Hex
- #C6B79A#C9B693 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Magnolia Home options
Worth knowing if Embossed Letter is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Summer Pear JG-44ΔE 2.98 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
- Rustic Oak JG-110ΔE 5.05 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.5 points lower.
- Juniper Tree LH-05ΔE 5.62 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 9.1 points lower.