Foggy Day → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Sherwin Williams Foggy Day (SW 6235), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Foggy Day
If you love Sherwin Williams Foggy Day but need a PPG alternative, you are not alone. This is one of the most common cross-brand paint matching searches, whether you are working with a painter who prefers PPG, your local store does not carry Sherwin Williams, or you simply want to compare prices across brands before committing.
Foggy Day (SW 6235) is a medium-dark blue with muted blue-gray undertones. A muted blue-gray at medium depth. Named for the soft, diffused light of a foggy morning. More blue than Mindful Gray, more gray than Smoky Blue. Atmospheric and contemplative. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 34) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Foggy Day and every PPG color using the CIE2000 Delta E formula, which measures how different two colors look to the human eye. A Delta E under 2 means most people cannot tell the colors apart. Between 2 and 4, you might notice a difference in certain lighting. Above 5, the difference is clearly visible side by side.
The results are decent but not perfect. The closest PPG option is Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) with a Delta E of 3.5, which is a "good match" level match. Olive Sprig is the closest PPG option at LRV 34. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison. You will want to test a sample before committing, as the difference may be noticeable in certain lighting.
PPG Matches for Foggy Day
Olive Sprig is the closest PPG option at LRV 34. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison.
| Foggy Day | Olive Sprig | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 34 | 34 |
| Hex | #A8B2B4 | #ABB2A3 |
| Undertone | Muted Blue-Gray | Muted Olive Sage |
| Family | Blue | Green |
Undertone Comparison
Foggy Day has muted blue-gray undertones. A muted blue-gray at medium depth. Named for the soft, diffused light of a foggy morning. More blue than Mindful Gray, more gray than Smoky Blue. Atmospheric and contemplative.
Olive Sprig has muted olive sage undertones. A muted olive-sage green with gray undertones. Earthy and organic, like dried herbs or sage leaves. More saturated than a sage gray, less bold than a true olive. PPG's 2022 Color of the Year.
The undertone difference is worth paying attention to. While they are close in overall appearance, the different undertones mean they may diverge in certain lighting. Foggy Day's muted blue-gray quality may read differently than Olive Sprig's muted olive sage character, especially in rooms with strong directional light or colored accents that could pull out one undertone more than the other. Test a sample in your specific room before committing.
How These Colors Behave in Different Lighting
Foggy Day in Your Room
The fog-like quality is consistent. In bright rooms, the blue is soft and present. In dim rooms, the gray wraps the room in calm. Under warm light, the blue softens beautifully.
Olive Sprig in Your Room
In bright light, the green is soft and organic. In dim rooms, the gray takes over, giving it a moody, natural quality. The olive lean distinguishes it from bluer greens.
LRV and Brightness
Foggy Day has an LRV of 34, while Olive Sprig has an LRV of 34. These two colors reflect a very similar amount of light, so you should not notice a significant difference in room brightness when switching between them. The room will feel approximately the same in terms of light and space, which makes this a smoother transition.
Best Rooms for Foggy Day
Sherwin Williams recommends Foggy Day for: bedroom, bathroom, office, living room, dining room. With an LRV of 34, this is a medium-dark color that is in the medium range, adding real depth and presence to a room. It works best in rooms with good natural light or as an accent wall color. In smaller or darker rooms, pair it with bright white trim to keep the space from feeling closed in.
Olive Sprig is recommended for: kitchen, living room, bedroom, exterior, accent wall. The recommended applications differ slightly between brands, but the color's properties should work in the same rooms regardless of which brand you choose. Trust the LRV and undertone data more than the specific room suggestions, and always test in your actual space.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Foggy Day (SW 6235) is Olive Sprig (PPG1125-4) with a Delta E of 3.5, which rates as a "good match" match. Olive Sprig is the closest PPG option at LRV 34. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison. Delta E measures perceptual color distance on a scale where under 2 means nearly identical, 2 to 4 means close with subtle differences, and over 5 means clearly noticeable.
No, they are not identical. Foggy Day is a Sherwin Williams color with muted blue-gray undertones and an LRV of 34. Olive Sprig is a PPG color with muted olive sage undertones and an LRV of 34. With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is subtle and mainly visible in direct side-by-side comparison. Paint formulations differ between brands, so even colors with similar values can look slightly different due to pigment concentration, binders, and finish.
With a Delta E of 3.5, the difference is enough that they should not be used on adjacent walls in the same room. You can use them in separate rooms of the same house, but be aware that walking from one room to the other may reveal the difference, especially if the rooms have similar lighting. For the most consistent look, pick one brand for all connected living spaces and reserve the other brand for visually separate rooms like bathrooms or bedrooms behind closed doors.
There are several practical reasons to look for a PPG equivalent. Price differences between brands can be significant on large projects. Availability matters if your nearest paint store or home center specializes in PPG. Some painters have strong preferences for one brand's formula based on coverage, dry time, or workability. And if you are touching up existing PPG work, matching within the same brand gives you the best consistency for seamless results.
Match calculations use Delta E (CIE2000) computed from Lab color space conversion. Color data sourced from manufacturer specifications. Last reviewed: March 22, 2026.