Magnolia Home → PPG
PPG equivalent of Magnolia Home Elemental JG-129
The closest PPG colour is Derby Brown (PPG1073-6), at ΔE 2.21 — very close.
Derby Brown is the closest PPG makes, but at ΔE 2.21 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 Magnolia Home and PPG
Most people comparing Magnolia 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 Derby Brown really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.21very close
- LRV
- 18Magnolia Home is 17.66
- Hex
- #8A7265#847165 in Magnolia Home
The candidate is lighter, more saturated, with a small hue shift.
Other PPG options
Worth knowing if Derby Brown is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Tattle Tail PPG1019-6ΔE 2.71 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted.
- Wicker Basket PPG1020-6ΔE 2.82 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift.
- Flipper PPG1018-6ΔE 3.05 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more muted. Its LRV is 0.7 points lower.
Matches in every other brand
See Magnolia Home Elemental JG-129 matched across all 13 brands →