HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Sturdy Brown HGSW6097
The closest PPG colour is Molasses (PPG1079-7), at ΔE 4.90 — close.
Molasses is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 4.90 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 Molasses really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 4.90close
- LRV
- 10HGTV Home is 8
- Hex
- #74563D#69482C in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Molasses is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Rich Mocha 00YY 09/186ΔE 5.30 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Maple Syrup PPG1084-7ΔE 5.54 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Bird House Brown PPG1072-7ΔE 6.43 · noticeably different · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Sturdy Brown HGSW6097 matched across all 13 brands →