HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Cyberspace HGSW7076
The closest Backdrop colour is AFTER HOURS (AFTER HOURS), at ΔE 4.81 — close.
AFTER HOURS is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 4.81 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 Backdrop
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Backdrop 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 AFTER HOURS really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.81close
- LRV
- 4.39HGTV Home is 6
- Hex
- #3B3B3D#44484D in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if AFTER HOURS is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 7.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADE ESSENCE OF NIGHTSHADEΔE 8.96 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 9.03 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Cyberspace HGSW7076 matched across all 13 brands →