HGTV Home → Behr
Behr equivalent of HGTV Home September Skies HGSW1333
The closest Behr colour is Explorer Blue (M470-5), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Explorer Blue is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Explorer Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 31HGTV Home is 32
- Hex
- #57A3B3#4DA6B2 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Explorer Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Placid Sea P470-5ΔE 3.67 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Aqua Fresco M460-5ΔE 3.87 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- High Dive P480-5ΔE 4.16 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home September Skies HGSW1333 matched across all 13 brands →