Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Sturdy Brown MQ2-48
The closest HGTV Home colour is Sorrento Valley (HGSW3153), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Sorrento Valley is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Sorrento Valley really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 26Behr is 25
- Hex
- #A08568#9B856F in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Sorrento Valley is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Mudslide HGSW9113ΔE 2.62 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Coastline Tan HGSW3442ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Tavern Taupe HGSW7508ΔE 2.66 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.