HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Bracing Blue HGSW6242
The closest PPG colour is Chalky Blue (PPG1153-5), at ΔE 2.67 — very close.
Chalky Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.67 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 Chalky Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.67very close
- LRV
- 27HGTV Home is 25
- Hex
- #7B8F99#768B9A in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Chalky Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shady Blue 10BB 22/096ΔE 4.14 · close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Acceleration PPG10-21ΔE 4.30 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- American Anthem PPG1156-4ΔE 4.38 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Bracing Blue HGSW6242 matched across all 13 brands →