HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Storm Cloud HGSW6249
The closest PPG colour is Superhero Gray (PPG0993-5), at ΔE 2.85 — very close.
Superhero Gray is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.85 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 Superhero Gray really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.85very close
- LRV
- 25HGTV Home is 23
- Hex
- #838B92#7A848D in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Superhero Gray is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Shady Blue 10BB 22/096ΔE 3.17 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Western Sky Blue 30BG 22/057ΔE 3.25 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Garrison Gray PPG1039-5ΔE 3.27 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Storm Cloud HGSW6249 matched across all 13 brands →