HGTV Home → Behr
Behr equivalent of HGTV Home Quest Gray HGSW7080
The closest Behr colour is Metropolis (N140-3), at ΔE 2.45 — very close.
Metropolis is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.45 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 Behr
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Behr 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 Metropolis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.45very close
- LRV
- 41HGTV Home is 39
- Hex
- #B3A9A5#ADA5A5 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Metropolis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Classy MQ5-04ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Smokey Wings PPU26-07ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Cathedral Gray PPU18-14ΔE 4.01 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Quest Gray HGSW7080 matched across all 13 brands →