HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Valiant Violet HGSW6818
The closest Backdrop colour is FORMENTERA (FORMENTERA), at ΔE 3.65 — close.
FORMENTERA is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.65 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 Backdrop
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Backdrop 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 FORMENTERA really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.65close
- LRV
- 7.09HGTV Home is 6
- Hex
- #404A6D#3E4371 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.1 points higher.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if FORMENTERA is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- SCHOOL BLAZER BLUE SCHOOL BLAZER BLUEΔE 10.49 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.4 points higher.
- BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLOR BLUE IS THE COOLEST COLORΔE 10.68 · different · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points higher.
- SURF CAMP SURF CAMPΔE 13.41 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.2 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Valiant Violet HGSW6818 matched across all 13 brands →