HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Cay HGSW6772
The closest Valspar colour is Droplet (8002-38C), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Droplet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Droplet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 61HGTV Home is 58
- Hex
- #A3D6DC#A6D0D6 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Droplet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Soothing Blue V068-2ΔE 2.89 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points higher.
- Hatchling Blue V103-2ΔE 3.07 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
- Surf Spray 5002-7BΔE 3.13 · very close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.3 points higher.