HGTV Home → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of HGTV Home Felted Wool HGSW9171
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Cathedral Gray (CSP-205), at ΔE 2.19 — very close.
Cathedral Gray is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.19 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 Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Benjamin Moore 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 Cathedral Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.19very close
- LRV
- 26.41HGTV Home is 28
- Hex
- #938A7C#979083 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.6 points lower.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Cathedral Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gothic Arch CSP-80ΔE 2.52 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Graystone 1475ΔE 2.58 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.5 points higher.
- Briarwood HC-175ΔE 2.78 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.8 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Felted Wool HGSW9171 matched across all 13 brands →