HGTV Home → Behr
Behr equivalent of HGTV Home By the Sea HGSW3344
The closest Behr colour is Relaxing Blue (ICC-65), at ΔE 2.23 — very close.
Relaxing Blue is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.23 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 Behr
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Behr 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 Relaxing Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.23very close
- LRV
- 32HGTV Home is 34
- Hex
- #899DAA#8AA3B1 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Relaxing Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Newport Blue 530F-4ΔE 2.65 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
- Dusty Denim N480-4AΔE 2.75 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Dolphin Blue S470-4ΔE 3.58 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home By the Sea HGSW3344 matched across all 13 brands →