Color spec
| Brand | HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Portsmouth Landing |
| SKU | HGSW 1473 |
| Hex | #969A96 |
| RGB | 150, 154, 150 |
| HSL | 120°, 2%, 60% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | true neutral (no measurable hue) |
| Family | Gray |
About HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Portsmouth Landing
Portsmouth Landing sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Because it carries almost no measurable hue, it stays a true neutral and pairs cleanly with nearly any trim or floor. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Portsmouth Landing is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Grays like this read as a modern neutral and sit comfortably alongside both warm woods and cool metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
14 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Valspar
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Behr
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Kompozit
Clare
C2 Paint
Benjamin Moore
Dutch Boy
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Similar HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Portsmouth Landing within HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #969A96 in HSL space. Pair Portsmouth Landing with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Portsmouth Landing Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Portsmouth Landing from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1473 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Portsmouth Landing is Earl Grey (SW 7660). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Earl Grey and you'll get the same color. See the full Earl Grey swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
The closest Valspar equivalent of Portsmouth Landing is Pipe Dream (V140-4). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same true neutral undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32.3 vs 32). If Valspar is your counter, order Pipe Dream and you'll get the same color. See the full Pipe Dream swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Kick the Can (DEGR72), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone, so it substitutes for Portsmouth Landing without repainting risk. See the full Kick the Can swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Times Past (JG-94) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Times Past swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Playing Possum (PPG0997-5) — very close at ΔE 2.6, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Playing Possum swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At Behr, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Dolphin Gray (HDC-NT-10A) — very close at ΔE 2.95, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dolphin Gray swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At Clare, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Shade (PNT100-MD-14) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 28 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Shade swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Tin Man (C2-970) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tin Man swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Portsmouth Landing is Gibraltar Cliffs (1587) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gibraltar Cliffs swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Portsmouth Landing. The nearest is Padlock Gray (438-4DB) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Padlock Gray swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Portsmouth Landing. The nearest is Worsted (NO. 284) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Worsted swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Kompozit has no exact twin of Portsmouth Landing. The nearest is Singing in the Rain (0478) at ΔE 4.4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Singing in the Rain swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Portsmouth Landing — the nearest deck color, Sparrow (0554), is clearly different (ΔE 5.96). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1473 instead. See the full Sparrow swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Portsmouth Landing
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Portsmouth Landing — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 10.4). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams HGSW 1473 instead. See the full Anita swatch →