Behr → Magnolia Home
Magnolia Home equivalent of Behr Water Surface QE-43
The closest Magnolia Home colour is Texas Summer (JG-64), at ΔE 3.09 — very close.
Texas Summer is the closest Magnolia Home makes, but at ΔE 3.09 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 Magnolia Home
Most people comparing Behr to Magnolia 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 Texas Summer really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.09very close
- LRV
- 47.61Behr is 48
- Hex
- #A5BDB2#A9BDB8 in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Magnolia Home options
Worth knowing if Texas Summer is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rainy Days JG-01ΔE 3.48 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Freshly Cut Stems JG-63ΔE 4.18 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- It is Well JG-76ΔE 4.34 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.