HGTV Home → Backdrop
Backdrop equivalent of HGTV Home Whirlpool HGSW9135
The closest Backdrop colour is NOVELTY WAVE (NOVELTY WAVE), at ΔE 3.93 — close.
NOVELTY WAVE is the closest Backdrop makes, but at ΔE 3.93 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 NOVELTY WAVE really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.93close
- LRV
- 27.12HGTV Home is 29
- Hex
- #71949D#80969D in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.9 points lower.
Other Backdrop options
Worth knowing if NOVELTY WAVE is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- HIGHLINE SHADOW HIGHLINE SHADOWΔE 10.76 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.3 points lower.
- OFF THE RECORD OFF THE RECORDΔE 11.89 · different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 10.9 points higher.
- SILVER LAKE DAD SILVER LAKE DADΔE 12.90 · different · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 11.6 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Whirlpool HGSW9135 matched across all 13 brands →