HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Blackberry Bramble HGSW3011
The closest Valspar colour is Merlot (V078-6), at ΔE 2.29 — very close.
Merlot is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.29 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 HGTV Home and Valspar
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Valspar 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.29very close
- LRV
- 6.76HGTV Home is 6
- Hex
- #663F44#5F3D3F in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Purple Earth 1004-7AΔE 3.34 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.4 points higher.
- Brown Plum 1006-7AΔE 3.35 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points higher.
- Stoic 1010-6ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.2 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Blackberry Bramble HGSW3011 matched across all 13 brands →