HGTV Home → Farrow & Ball
Farrow & Ball equivalent of HGTV Home Notable Hue HGSW6521
The closest Farrow & Ball colour is Kittiwake (No.307), at ΔE 3.21 — very close.
Kittiwake is the closest Farrow & Ball makes, but at ΔE 3.21 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 Kittiwake really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.21very close
- LRV
- 39.72HGTV Home is 37
- Hex
- #98ACBA#8BA7BB in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.7 points higher.
Other Farrow & Ball options
Worth knowing if Kittiwake is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Bay Area Blue No.9815ΔE 4.50 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Lulworth Blue No.89ΔE 4.62 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 7.9 points higher.
- Yonder No.9810ΔE 5.07 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.9 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Notable Hue HGSW6521 matched across all 13 brands →