HGTV Home → Dunn-Edwards
Dunn-Edwards equivalent of HGTV Home Scanda HGSW6529
The closest Dunn-Edwards colour is Genteel Blue (DET589), at ΔE 2.31 — very close.
Genteel Blue is the closest Dunn-Edwards makes, but at ΔE 2.31 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 Dunn-Edwards
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Dunn-Edwards 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 Genteel Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.31very close
- LRV
- 27HGTV Home is 25
- Hex
- #698EB3#6B8CA9 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other Dunn-Edwards options
Worth knowing if Genteel Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Lakeville DE5872ΔE 3.52 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Seal Pup DE5816ΔE 4.03 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
- Blueberry Muffin DE5851ΔE 4.07 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Scanda HGSW6529 matched across all 13 brands →