HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Meloso Melón HGSW9007
The closest PPG colour is Gentle Doe (PPG1201-4), at ΔE 2.62 — very close.
Gentle Doe is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.62 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 Gentle Doe really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.62very close
- LRV
- 51HGTV Home is 55
- Hex
- #E8B793#F2B88C in HGTV Home
The candidate is darker, more muted. Its LRV is 4.0 points lower.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Gentle Doe is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shrimp Boat PPG1196-4ΔE 3.54 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
- Shrimp Toast PPG1197-4ΔE 3.63 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Orange Liqueur PPG1198-4ΔE 3.95 · close · The candidate is darker, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 8.0 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Meloso Melón HGSW9007 matched across all 13 brands →