HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Dipped in Violet HGSW2405
The closest PPG colour is Contemplative Blue (30BB 39/122), at ΔE 2.65 — very close.
Contemplative Blue is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.65 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 Contemplative Blue really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.65very close
- LRV
- 39HGTV Home is 35
- Hex
- #9BA6BD#99A0B2 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 4.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Contemplative Blue is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Blue Grey Sky 30BB 32/067ΔE 3.05 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 3.0 points lower.
- Lilac Time PPG1168-4ΔE 3.39 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated. Its LRV is 7.0 points higher.
- Enchanted Evening Blue 10BB 34/103ΔE 3.55 · close · The candidate is darker, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Dipped in Violet HGSW2405 matched across all 13 brands →