Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57
The closest HGTV Home colour is Jay Blue (HGSW6797), at ΔE 2.71 — very close.
Jay Blue is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.71 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 Jay Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.71very close
- LRV
- 9Behr is 11
- Hex
- #015D87#1F648D in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Jay Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Convergent Blue HGSW1351ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Adriatic Sea HGSW6790ΔE 4.17 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Georgian Bay HGSW6509ΔE 5.40 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Traditional Blue MQ5-57 matched across all 13 brands →