HGTV Home → Valspar
Valspar equivalent of HGTV Home Waterbury Clay HGSW3494
The closest Valspar colour is Artichoke (6003-2A), at ΔE 2.57 — very close.
Artichoke is the closest Valspar makes, but at ΔE 2.57 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 Artichoke really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.57very close
- LRV
- 24.06HGTV Home is 27
- Hex
- #8D8679#958D7F in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 2.9 points lower.
Other Valspar options
Worth knowing if Artichoke is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Old Soul M352ΔE 2.72 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Gargoyle 8004-26EΔE 2.87 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
- Big Apple 8006-2FΔE 2.88 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Waterbury Clay HGSW3494 matched across all 13 brands →