HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Fertile Soil HGSW3421
The closest PPG colour is Black Walnut (PPG1014-7), at ΔE 3.77 — close.
Black Walnut is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 3.77 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 Black Walnut really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 3.77close
- LRV
- 6HGTV Home is 5
- Hex
- #554747#4D3C3C in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Black Walnut is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Chocolate Croissant PPG16-24ΔE 3.97 · close · The candidate is lighter, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- French Toast PPG15-24ΔE 4.26 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Carob Chip PPG1047-7ΔE 4.49 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 3.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Fertile Soil HGSW3421 matched across all 13 brands →