HGTV Home → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of HGTV Home Dahlia HGSW6816
The closest Glidden colour is Blue Phlox (58BB 33/270), at ΔE 2.12 — very close.
Blue Phlox is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.12 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 Glidden
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Glidden 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 Blue Phlox really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.12very close
- LRV
- 31.64HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #8797CC#8B98C4 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Blue Phlox is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Hyacinth PPG1245-5ΔE 2.18 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Exquisite Blue Grey 50BB 33/164ΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Mystic Iris PPG1246-5ΔE 3.37 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Dahlia HGSW6816 matched across all 13 brands →