ComparisonComparisonPPG 1009-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 0077, ΔE 3.67 apart
PPG Phoenix Fossil (1009-5) and Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray (SW 0077) measure a delta-E of 3.67 apart. Phoenix Fossil is 3.8 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.9 and 2.9. These read as related but distinct. Sample both before committing. If you need the Classic French Gray depth in PPG's line, start from its LRV of 24.2 rather than matching by name.
PPG Phoenix Fossil and Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray are delta-E 3.67 apart - a difference that shows up on a wall, not just side by side on two chips.
The measured color distance between PPG Phoenix Fossil and Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray is delta-E 3.67.
PPG Phoenix Fossil is lighter than Sherwin-Williams Classic French Gray by 3.8 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Phoenix Fossil | Classic French Gray | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | PPG | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | 1009-5 | SW 0077 |
| Hex | #8E908D | #888782 |
| Light reflectance | 28.0 | 24.2 |
| Undertone | true neutral | true neutral |
| Chroma | 1.9 | 2.9 |
| Hue angle | 134.6° | 101.9° |
| Color family | gray | gray |