Behr → HGTV Home
HGTV Home equivalent of Behr Yam 290B-7
The closest HGTV Home colour is Mod Yellow (HGSW1161), at ΔE 3.93 — close.
Mod Yellow is the closest HGTV Home makes, but at ΔE 3.93 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 Mod Yellow really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.93close
- LRV
- 40Behr is 40
- Hex
- #E39A33#F0941B in Behr
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other HGTV Home options
Worth knowing if Mod Yellow is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Sunflower HGSW6678ΔE 3.93 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Heritage Gold HGSW1152ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Gold Crest HGSW6670ΔE 4.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.