HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Revel Blue HGSW6530
The closest Valspar colour is Aurora Borealis (P037), at ΔE 2.41 — very close.
Aurora Borealis is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.41 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 Aurora Borealis really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.41very close
- LRV
- 13.54HGTV Home is 14
- Hex
- #536984#4C6B8A in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Aurora Borealis is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Thundering Clouds 4005-4BΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Twinkle, Twinkle V111-5ΔE 3.59 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Veranda Blue 4004-6BΔE 3.60 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Revel Blue HGSW6530 matched across all 13 brands →