HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Rare Gray HGSW6199
The closest Backdrop colour is OFF THE RECORD (OFF THE RECORD), at ΔE 3.10 — very close.
OFF THE RECORD is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.10 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 Backdrop
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Backdrop 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 OFF THE RECORD really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.10very close
- LRV
- 39.9HGTV Home is 38
- Hex
- #A9AAA5#A6A69B in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points higher.
Sampled from manufacturer image — treat the swatch above as indicative and confirm against a physical sample.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if OFF THE RECORD is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SAGED SAGEDΔE 6.10 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 8.1 points lower.
- WESTSIDE LOCAL WESTSIDE LOCALΔE 6.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 12.7 points higher.
- ROAD TO TODOS SANTOS ROAD TO TODOS SANTOSΔE 6.89 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 13.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Rare Gray HGSW6199 matched across all 13 brands →