HGTV Home → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of HGTV Home Dipped in Violet HGSW2405
The closest Glidden colour is Contemplative Blue (30BB 39/122), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Contemplative Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Contemplative Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 37.91HGTV Home is 35
- Hex
- #9BA6BD#99A0B2 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points higher.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Contemplative Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Grey Sky 30BB 32/067ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.3 points lower.
- Byzantine Blue 50BB 32/117ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
- Lilac Time PPG1168-4ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 5.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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