Quietude → PPG
The closest PPG matches for Sherwin Williams Quietude (SW 6212), ranked by perceptual color distance.
Finding a PPG Equivalent for Quietude
If you love Sherwin Williams Quietude 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.
Quietude (SW 6212) is a medium green with soft green-gray undertones. A soft, calming green-gray. Lighter than Comfort Gray, greener than Sea Salt. Named for the peaceful feeling it creates. A popular bathroom and bedroom color. To find a good PPG match, we need a color that captures not just the right depth (LRV 47) but also that specific undertone character. That is where Delta E color science comes in.
We calculated the perceptual color distance between Quietude 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 Dusty Aqua (PPG1135-4) with a Delta E of 4.3, which is a "good match" level match. Dusty Aqua is the closest PPG option at LRV 42. 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 Quietude
Dusty Aqua is the closest PPG option at LRV 42. Similar character, though some difference is visible in direct comparison.
| Quietude | Dusty Aqua | |
|---|---|---|
| LRV | 47 | 42 |
| Hex | #BDC7BF | #B5C5C2 |
| Undertone | Soft Green-Gray | Muted Aqua |
| Family | Green | Blue |
Undertone Comparison
Quietude has soft green-gray undertones. A soft, calming green-gray. Lighter than Comfort Gray, greener than Sea Salt. Named for the peaceful feeling it creates. A popular bathroom and bedroom color.
Dusty Aqua has muted aqua undertones. A muted, sophisticated aqua-teal. More gray and refined than a true aqua. PPG's take on the blue-green trend, dialed down for a grown-up interior. Calming without being juvenile.
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. Quietude's soft green-gray quality may read differently than Dusty Aqua's muted aqua 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
Quietude in Your Room
The green is gentle and calming. In bright rooms, it reads as a soft sage. In dim rooms, a warm gray with green whispers. Under warm light, the sage quality is pleasant.
Dusty Aqua in Your Room
In bright light, the blue-green character is visible and beautiful. In dim rooms, the gray takes over, giving it a sophisticated muted quality. Under warm light, the blue softens.
LRV and Brightness
Quietude has an LRV of 47, while Dusty Aqua has an LRV of 42. 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 Quietude
Sherwin Williams recommends Quietude for: bathroom, bedroom, nursery, living room, sunroom. With an LRV of 47, this is a medium 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.
Dusty Aqua is recommended for: bathroom, bedroom, living room, nursery, office. Both colors are recommended for similar applications, which confirms that this is a practical cross-brand match. You can use Dusty Aqua in the same rooms you planned for Quietude.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The closest PPG match for Quietude (SW 6212) is Dusty Aqua (PPG1135-4) with a Delta E of 4.3, which rates as a "good match" match. Dusty Aqua is the closest PPG option at LRV 42. 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. Quietude is a Sherwin Williams color with soft green-gray undertones and an LRV of 47. Dusty Aqua is a PPG color with muted aqua undertones and an LRV of 42. With a Delta E of 4.3, you will likely notice a difference, especially in bright or direct lighting. 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 4.3, 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.