HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Tinted Apricot HGSW2106
The closest Valspar colour is Diplomatic (M125), at ΔE 2.20 — very close.
Diplomatic is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.20 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 Diplomatic really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.20very close
- LRV
- 49.74HGTV Home is 50
- Hex
- #DCB490#E0B392 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Diplomatic is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Feline Frolic 8003-17CΔE 2.28 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Black-Eyed Peach M114ΔE 2.51 · very close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.3 points lower.
- Sunswept Sand 8003-16CΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Tinted Apricot HGSW2106 matched across all 13 brands →