Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6
The closest HGTV Home colour is Fresh Balsam (HGSW3252), at ΔE 2.11 — very close.
Fresh Balsam is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 2.11 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 Fresh Balsam really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.11very close
- LRV
- 15Behr is 14
- Hex
- #626E60#5F6E5C in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Fresh Balsam is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Basil HGSW6194ΔE 2.11 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Green Pasture HGSW3292ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Rocky River HGSW6215ΔE 5.52 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Whispering Pine 450F-6 matched across all 13 brands →