What are the best PPG paint colors?

PPG's most popular neutral is Whiskers (1025-3), a warm greige. For whites, Commercial White (1025-1) is the clean pick and Antique White (1024-2) the warm cream. Gray Stone (1009-4) leads the true grays, Chinese Porcelain (1160-6) is the signature deep blue, and Secret Safari (1110-4) is the 2026 Color of the Year.

Can I match a PPG color to Sherwin-Williams or Benjamin Moore?

Yes — most PPG colors have a near-identical match in the national brands. PPG Commercial White (1025-1) is a virtually exact match for Sherwin-Williams Pure White, and PPG Cavalry (1041-7) is close to Benjamin Moore Hale Navy. Each color in this guide links to its closest cross-brand match.

What is PPG's best paint line?

PPG UltraLast and Manor Hall are the premium interior lines (best durability and hide); Diamond is the washable mid-tier; Timeless is the value step-up. All carry the same colors — the line affects durability and price, not the color.

The Best PPG Paint Colors for Every Room (2026)

Q: Where can I buy PPG paint?

PPG colors are carried at The Home Depot (alongside Glidden), at PPG and Pittsburgh Paints stores, and through independent dealers. As of late 2024, PPG's US architectural-paint business operates as The Pittsburgh Paints Company — the PPG color names and codes are unchanged, so the colors below match what's on the shelf and in the fan deck.

PPG is one of the easiest premium paint brands to actually buy — its colors sit on the shelf at The Home Depot next to Glidden, plus PPG and Pittsburgh Paints stores. The most popular PPG neutral for whole-home use is Whiskers(PPG) (1025-3, LRV 61), a warm greige. Below are 15 of PPG's best colors by category, each with its exact LRV and its closest Sherwin-Williams, Benjamin Moore, and Behr match — useful whether you're buying PPG or trying to recreate a PPG color somewhere else.

Before You Buy: Lines, Availability & the Brand Name

PPG colors are sold at The Home Depot (along with Glidden, a PPG-family brand), at PPG / Pittsburgh Paints stores, and through independent dealers. One naming note: as of late 2024, PPG's US architectural-paint business operates as The Pittsburgh Paints Company — but the PPG color names and codes are unchanged, so everything below matches the current fan deck.

On the can, UltraLast and Manor Hall are the premium interior lines (best hide and durability), Diamond is the washable mid-tier, and Timeless is the value step-up. The line changes durability and price, not the color, so every shade below is available across the range.

Best PPG Whites & Off-Whites

Commercial White(PPG) — 1025-1, LRV 84. A clean, balanced white with the faintest warm gray to keep it from feeling clinical. It is a virtually exact match for Pure White(Sherwin-Williams) (SW 7005) — one of the most-specified whites in the country — so this is the PPG route to that look. Also close to Behr Gallery White.

Delicate White(PPG) — 1001-1, LRV 88. A bright, soft white for trim, ceilings, and modern rooms that want crisp contrast. Closest matches are Sherwin-Williams Extra White and Benjamin Moore White Christmas. Browse the full white color family for more.

Antique White(PPG) — 1024-2, LRV 70. A warm, creamy classic for traditional and farmhouse rooms. It matches Benjamin Moore White Sand and Behr Vintage Linen.

Best PPG Warm Neutrals & Greiges

Whiskers(PPG) — 1025-3, LRV 61. PPG's go-to warm greige: soft enough to read neutral, warm enough to play with oak and brass. It is nearly identical to Benjamin Moore Collingwood and Behr Toasty Gray.

Elemental(PPG) — 1011-2, LRV 65. A soft, light gray that stays calm and neutral rather than cold. Its closest match is Behr Sterling, with Sherwin-Williams Misty nearby.

Stonehenge Greige(PPG) — 1024-5, LRV 34. A deeper greige-taupe for cozy rooms, accent walls, and exteriors. It is a near-exact match for Behr Chic Taupe.

Best PPG Grays

Gray Stone(PPG) — 1009-4, LRV 48. A balanced, true mid-gray with no strong blue or green cast — the reliable whole-room gray. It is a near-exact match for Benjamin Moore Coventry Gray.

Flagstone(PPG) — 1001-4, LRV 42. A deeper neutral gray that works indoors and out, especially on exteriors and trim. Closest matches are Behr Soft Pebble and Sherwin-Williams Gris. See the gray color family for more.

Knight's Armor(PPG) — 1001-6, LRV 11. A deep charcoal for moody walls, islands, and cabinetry. It lands close to Benjamin Moore Ambler Slate and Sherwin-Williams Forged Steel.

Best PPG Greens

Gray Heron(PPG) — 1033-5, LRV 28. A muted gray-green that reads sophisticated and quiet — good for studies and cabinetry. Closest matches are Behr Creek Bend and Benjamin Moore Rushing River.

Night Watch(PPG) — 1145-7, LRV 7. PPG's well-known deep, moody green (a former Color of the Year) — dramatic on full walls or color-drenched rooms. It is close to Benjamin Moore Hidden Falls and Behr Black Evergreen. See the green color family for more.

Best PPG Blues

Chinese Porcelain(PPG) — 1160-6, LRV 11. PPG's signature deep blue and a past Color of the Year: a rich, slightly grayed navy-blue for cabinetry, islands, and accent walls. Closest matches are Benjamin Moore Prussian Blue and Behr Mood Indigo.

Cavalry(PPG) — 1041-7, LRV 7. A deep, slightly slate navy for a classic statement. It is close to Benjamin Moore Hale Navy — the most-specified navy in the country — and Behr Club Navy. Browse the blue color family for more.

Best PPG Statement Colors

Black Magic(PPG) — 1001-7, LRV 5. A soft true black for front doors, trim, and cabinetry. It is a near-exact match for Benjamin Moore Black Jack and close to Sherwin-Williams Iron Ore.

Secret Safari(PPG) — 1110-4, LRV 49. PPG's 2026 Color of the Year: a versatile yellow-green that brings warmth and personality to an accent wall or built-ins. Its closest match is Behr Dry Sea Grass.

How to Match a PPG Color to Another Brand

If your painter buys somewhere other than Home Depot, every match above comes from our cross-brand database, computed with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula. Run it yourself with the PPG to Sherwin-Williams, PPG to Benjamin Moore, and PPG to Behr conversion charts, or drop any two colors into our color compare tool. If you are weighing undertones first, our guide to undertones covers the test that saves you from a wrong color on the wall.