HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Darkroom HGSW7083
The closest PPG colour is Blackhearth (PPG1003-7), at ΔE 3.32 — very close.
Blackhearth is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.32 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 Blackhearth really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.32very close
- LRV
- 6HGTV Home is 5
- Hex
- #49454B#443E40 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Blackhearth is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Onyx Black 00NN 05/000ΔE 3.43 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Black Magic PPG1001-7ΔE 3.50 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Black Elegance PPG1004-7ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Darkroom HGSW7083 matched across all 13 brands →