HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Truly Taupe HGSW6038
The closest PPG colour is Winter's Nap (PPG1018-4), at ΔE 2.17 — very close.
Winter's Nap is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.17 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 Winter's Nap really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.17very close
- LRV
- 35HGTV Home is 35
- Hex
- #A99F97#AC9E97 in HGTV Home
Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Winter's Nap is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Simmering Smoke PPG1019-4ΔE 2.52 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Riveter Rose PPG1017-4ΔE 3.25 · very close · The candidate is lighter. Its LRV is 6.0 points higher.
- Neutral Wheat 10YY 35/094ΔE 3.56 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Truly Taupe HGSW6038 matched across all 13 brands →