Magnolia Home → Behr
Behr equivalent of Magnolia Home Storm Chaser JG-86
The closest Behr colour is Whale Gray (N470-6), at ΔE 2.61 — very close.
Whale Gray is the closest Behr makes, but at ΔE 2.61 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 Magnolia Home and Behr
Most people comparing Magnolia 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 Whale Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.61very close
- LRV
- 13Magnolia Home is 14.8
- Hex
- #59676B#5F6E72 in Magnolia Home
The candidate is darker. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
Other Behr options
Worth knowing if Whale Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Nypd N480-6ΔE 2.77 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
- Le Luxe PPU25-20ΔE 2.99 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.8 points lower.
- Mountain Pine PPU12-19ΔE 3.30 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Storm Chaser JG-86 matched across all 13 brands →