HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Dovetail HGSW7018
The closest Backdrop colour is HIGHLINE SHADOW (HIGHLINE SHADOW), at ΔE 3.05 — very close.
HIGHLINE SHADOW is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.05 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 HIGHLINE SHADOW really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.05very close
- LRV
- 24.73HGTV Home is 26
- Hex
- #8A8886#908A83 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if HIGHLINE SHADOW is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SENTIMENTAL REASONS SENTIMENTAL REASONSΔE 5.01 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 7.74 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.9 points higher.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 10.40 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Dovetail HGSW7018 matched across all 13 brands →