Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5
The closest HGTV Home colour is Purple Thrush (HGSW2403), at ΔE 4.90 — close.
Purple Thrush is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 4.90 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 Purple Thrush really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.90close
- LRV
- 20Behr is 24
- Hex
- #757C91#7E85A3 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Purple Thrush is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soulful Blue HGSW6543ΔE 4.90 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Searching Blue HGSW6536ΔE 6.22 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Purple Peacock HGSW2413ΔE 7.61 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvet Curtain S540-5 matched across all 13 brands →