HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Basil HGSW6194
The closest PPG colour is Gunmetal Gray (PPG1033-6), at ΔE 3.43 — very close.
Gunmetal Gray is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.43 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 PPG
Most people comparing HGTV Home to PPG 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 Gunmetal Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.43very close
- LRV
- 14HGTV Home is 15
- Hex
- #646C64#626E60 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gunmetal Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- All About Olive PPG1126-7ΔE 3.87 · close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Obligation PPG1135-7ΔE 4.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Winning Ticket PPG1127-6ΔE 5.09 · noticeably different · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points lower.