HGTV Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of HGTV Home Umber Rust HGSW9100
The closest PPG colour is Molasses (PPG1079-7), at ΔE 2.91 — very close.
Molasses is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.91 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)
- 2.91very close
- LRV
- 10HGTV Home is 10
- Hex
- #74563D#765138 in HGTV Home
The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Molasses is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Maple Syrup PPG1084-7ΔE 3.90 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points lower.
- Tampico Brown PPG16-23ΔE 4.05 · close · The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 1.0 points higher.
- Spiced Cinnamon PPG1071-7ΔE 4.48 · close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.0 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See HGTV Home Umber Rust HGSW9100 matched across all 13 brands →