HGTV Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of HGTV Home Gentian HGSW6817
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Pitch Blue (No.220), at ΔE 4.85 — close.
Pitch Blue is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 4.85 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 Farrow & Ball
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Farrow & Ball 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 Pitch Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.85close
- LRV
- 15.38HGTV Home is 18
- Hex
- #606D8E#6572A5 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.6 points lower.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Pitch Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Ultra Marine Blue Ultra Marine BlueΔE 6.52 · noticeably different · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Dinnerware No.9820ΔE 10.13 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 7.6 points lower.
- Pea Flower Tea Pea Flower TeaΔE 11.34 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
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