HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Mink HGSW6004
The closest Valspar colour is Mink Suede (8004-3E), at ΔE 2.92 — very close.
Mink Suede is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.92 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 Mink Suede really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.92very close
- LRV
- 18HGTV Home is 21
- Hex
- #7F7574#847B77 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Mink Suede is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Dorian Gray T511ΔE 3.00 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
- Chain Link T581ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
- Mountain Smoke 6004-2BΔE 3.71 · close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.8 points lower.