HGTV Home → Behr
Behr equivalent of HGTV Home Yellow Lichen HGSW2202
The closest Behr colour is Retro Gold (M300-7A), at ΔE 2.48 — very close.
Retro Gold is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.48 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 Behr
Most people comparing HGTV Home to Behr 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 Retro Gold really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.48very close
- LRV
- 21HGTV Home is 23
- Hex
- #9B7939#9C7F41 in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Retro Gold is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Gold Ink S310-6ΔE 2.63 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Thai Curry M320-7ΔE 2.86 · very close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.
- Indian Spice M300-6ΔE 4.70 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Yellow Lichen HGSW2202 matched across all 13 brands →