Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22
The closest HGTV Home colour is Tropical Cay (HGSW1303), at ΔE 5.51 — noticeably different.
HGTV Home does not make this colour. Tropical Cay is the closest option at ΔE 5.51, which is a visibly different colour. If the match matters, have HGTV Home custom-tint to the Behr formula instead of substituting.
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 Tropical Cay really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 5.51noticeably different
- LRV
- 30Behr is 29
- Hex
- #53A38F#03A598 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Tropical Cay is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jargon Jade HGSW6753ΔE 5.51 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Pursuit of Teal HGSW1323ΔE 7.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Aquarium HGSW6767ΔE 7.72 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Sea HDC-MD-22 matched across all 13 brands →