HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Searching Blue HGSW6536
The closest Valspar colour is Smoky Violet (V073-5), at ΔE 2.27 — very close.
Smoky Violet is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.27 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 Smoky Violet really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.27very close
- LRV
- 20.02HGTV Home is 21
- Hex
- #647E9E#6C7F9A in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Smoky Violet is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Merman T601ΔE 2.43 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Andrew's Hoodie M309ΔE 3.36 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted.
- Indigo Dreams 8003-46EΔE 3.37 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Searching Blue HGSW6536 matched across all 13 brands →