Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Dahlia |
| SKU | HGSW 6816 |
| Hex | #8B98C4 |
| RGB | 139, 152, 196 |
| HSL | 226°, 33%, 66% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dahlia
Dahlia sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Dahlia is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Benjamin Moore
Diamond Vogel
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Dunn-Edwards
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Dahlia within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #8B98C4 in HSL space. Pair Dahlia with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Dahlia Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Dahlia from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Dahlia
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Dahlia is Dahlia (SW 6816). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool blue undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Dahlia and you'll get the same color. See the full Dahlia swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Dahlia
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Blue Hyacinth (PPG1245-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Dahlia without repainting risk. See the full Blue Hyacinth swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Dahlia
At Kompozit, the closest color to Dahlia is Velvet Robe (1276) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Velvet Robe swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Dahlia
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Dahlia is Persian Violet (1419) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Persian Violet swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Dahlia
At Valspar, the closest color to Dahlia is Fields of Heather (8001-47D) — very close at ΔE 2.63, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fields of Heather swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Dahlia
Behr has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Amethyst Phlox (660F-5) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Amethyst Phlox swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Dahlia
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Himalaya Sky (0597) at ΔE 4.14 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Himalaya Sky swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Dahlia
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Dahlia. The nearest is Purple Dreams (142-5DB) at ΔE 4.38 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Purple Dreams swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Dahlia
Dunn-Edwards doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Charcoal Dust (DE5927), is clearly different (ΔE 5.66). For an exact match, any Dunn-Edwards retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Charcoal Dust swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Dahlia
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Cook's Blue (NO. 237), is clearly different (ΔE 9.26). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Cook's Blue swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Dahlia
C2 Paint doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Sanctuary (C2-766), is clearly different (ΔE 10.18). For an exact match, any C2 Paint retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Sanctuary swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Dahlia
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Polly Wants (BD-PW), is clearly different (ΔE 14.35). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Polly Wants swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Dahlia
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Winter Solstice (JG-89), is clearly different (ΔE 14.49). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Winter Solstice swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Dahlia
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Dahlia — the nearest deck color, Blue Ivy (PNT100-MD-39), is clearly different (ΔE 14.99). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 6816 instead. See the full Blue Ivy swatch →