Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Yacht Blue S490-4
The closest HGTV Home colour is Orion Blue (HGSW1373), at ΔE 3.12 — very close.
Orion Blue is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.12 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 Orion Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.12very close
- LRV
- 30Behr is 30
- Hex
- #5A9EC0#679BB3 in Behr
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Orion Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Jacaranda HGSW6802ΔE 3.12 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Blue Patchwork HGSW2373ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.
- Leisure Blue HGSW6515ΔE 4.84 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 5.0 points lower.