HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Gentian HGSW6817
The closest Valspar colour is Blue Batik (V074-5), at ΔE 2.06 — very close.
Blue Batik is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.06 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 Blue Batik really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.06very close
- LRV
- 16.03HGTV Home is 18
- Hex
- #606E9C#6572A5 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Blue Batik is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Positively Purple 4002-8BΔE 4.42 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.6 points higher.
- Simply Purple 4004-10BΔE 4.51 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.1 points higher.
- Bedtime Story 4003-8BΔE 4.63 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.4 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Gentian HGSW6817 matched across all 13 brands →