Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6
The closest HGTV Home colour is Merry Teal (HGSW1312), at ΔE 4.62 — close.
Merry Teal is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 4.62 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 Merry Teal really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.62close
- LRV
- 21Behr is 25
- Hex
- #3B8C80#589489 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Merry Teal is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thermal Spring HGSW6761ΔE 4.62 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Bayside Blue HGSW2313ΔE 5.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Lagoon HGSW6480ΔE 5.60 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Thermal Spring 490D-6 matched across all 13 brands →