HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Fore and Aft HGSW1324
The closest Valspar colour is Rapids (5004-10A), at ΔE 3.16 — very close.
Rapids is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 3.16 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 Valspar
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Valspar 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 Rapids really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.16very close
- LRV
- 43.36HGTV Home is 46
- Hex
- #52BFC7#6EC2C4 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Rapids is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Swim 5006-8AΔE 3.32 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 6.1 points lower.
- Cerulean Skies 8002-38DΔE 3.46 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Enchanted Isle V065-4ΔE 3.83 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Fore and Aft HGSW1324 matched across all 13 brands →