Comparison

Phoenix Fossil vs Gray Shingle

PPG 1009-5 and Sherwin-Williams SW 7670, ΔE 2.19 apart

PPG Phoenix Fossil 1009-5 on a wall, hex #8E908D
Phoenix Fossil PPG 1009-5
Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle SW 7670 on a wall, hex #949392
Gray Shingle Sherwin-Williams SW 7670
Zeytin’s verdict · ΔE 2.19Close cousins. Paint a sample of each before you choose.

PPG Phoenix Fossil (1009-5) and Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle (SW 7670) measure a delta-E of 2.19 apart. They sit within 1.3 LRV points of each other, so neither will look brighter than the other on the same wall. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 1.9 and 0.7. Close, but a large sample of each will show the gap, particularly against white trim. If you need the Phoenix Fossil depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 28.0 rather than matching by name.

Is PPG Phoenix Fossil the same color as Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle?

Not quite, but close - PPG Phoenix Fossil and Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle are delta-E 2.19 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.

What is the delta-E between PPG Phoenix Fossil and Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle?

The measured color distance between PPG Phoenix Fossil and Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle is delta-E 2.19.

Which is lighter, PPG Phoenix Fossil or Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle?

Sherwin-Williams Gray Shingle is lighter than PPG Phoenix Fossil by 1.3 points of light reflectance (LRV).

CLOSEST PAIRΔE 2.19 Phoenix Fossil and Gray Shingle
LIGHTESTGray Shingle LRV 29.3
DARKESTPhoenix Fossil LRV 28.0
SPREAD1.3LRV points

Side by side

measured values
Phoenix Fossil Gray Shingle
Brand PPG Sherwin-Williams
Code 1009-5 SW 7670
Hex #8E908D #949392
Light reflectance 28.0 29.3
Undertone true neutral true neutral
Chroma 1.9 0.7
Hue angle 134.6° 74.5°
Color family gray gray

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