HGTV Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of HGTV Home Impulsive HGSW2042
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Merlot (DE5055), at ΔE 2.78 — very close.
Merlot is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.78 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 Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Dunn-Edwards 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 Merlot really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.78very close
- LRV
- 13HGTV Home is 12
- Hex
- #A44A56#974953 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Merlot is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Charleston Cherry DET411ΔE 3.10 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Berry Inspired DEFD16ΔE 4.00 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Barn Red DET424ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Impulsive HGSW2042 matched across all 13 brands →