Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43
The closest HGTV Home colour is Borscht (HGSW7578), at ΔE 3.90 — close.
Borscht is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.90 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 Borscht really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.90close
- LRV
- 6Behr is 8
- Hex
- #72353D#794143 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Borscht is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Red Barn HGSW7591ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Passionate HGSW2032ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Cordial HGSW6306ΔE 4.44 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Velvety Merlot PMD-43 matched across all 13 brands →