Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Above the Waves (HGSW1344), at ΔE 2.98 — very close.
Above the Waves is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.98 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 Above the Waves really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.98very close
- LRV
- 42Behr is 40
- Hex
- #71B8C7#65B6C0 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Above the Waves is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nautilus HGSW6780ΔE 2.98 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Teal Endeavor HGSW1354ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Fountain HGSW6787ΔE 3.77 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Tropical Tide 520D-5 matched across all 13 brands →