HGTV Home → Glidden
Glidden equivalent of HGTV Home Sporty Blue HGSW6522
The closest Glidden colour is Romance Blue (10BB 25/193), at ΔE 2.66 — very close.
Romance Blue is the closest Glidden makes, but at ΔE 2.66 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 Glidden
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Glidden 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 Romance Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.66very close
- LRV
- 23.5HGTV Home is 24
- Hex
- #6A88A8#6A8AA4 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.5 points lower.
Other Glidden options
Worth knowing if Romance Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Benton Harbor 90BG 22/141ΔE 3.33 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 2.8 points lower.
- American Anthem PPG1156-4ΔE 4.10 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.2 points higher.
- Blue Beads PPG1160-5ΔE 4.21 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 3.9 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Sporty Blue HGSW6522 matched across all 13 brands →