Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Tin Lizzie |
| SKU | PPG1172-5 |
| Hex | #938A99 |
| RGB | 147, 138, 153 |
| HSL | 276°, 7%, 57% |
| LRV | 27 |
| Undertone | cool violet tone |
| Family | Gray |
About PPG / Glidden Tin Lizzie
Tin Lizzie sits in the mid-range at LRV 27, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its violet undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Tin Lizzie 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 by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all gray from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Tin Lizzie within PPG / Glidden'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 #938A99 in HSL space. Pair Tin Lizzie 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.
PPG / Glidden Tin Lizzie Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Tin Lizzie 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1172-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Gentle Grape (SW 9074), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Lizzie without repainting risk. See the full Gentle Grape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
At Behr, the closest color to Tin Lizzie is Victorian (UL250-18) — very close at ΔE 2.42, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 27) and carries a true neutral undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Victorian swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Amorous (AF-600), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.73). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone, so it substitutes for Tin Lizzie without repainting risk. See the full Amorous swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
At Valspar, the closest color to Tin Lizzie is Plummy (V076-5) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25.9 vs 27) and carries a warm magenta undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Plummy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
The closest Glidden equivalent of Tin Lizzie is Tin Lizzie (PPG1172-5). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same cool violet undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 27). If Glidden is your counter, order Tin Lizzie and you'll get the same color. See the full Tin Lizzie swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Tin Lizzie. The nearest is Great Greige (HGSW 3394) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Great Greige swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Tin Lizzie. The nearest is Pashmina Plum (JG-100) at ΔE 3.97 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pashmina Plum swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Tin Lizzie. The nearest is Brassica (NO. 271) at ΔE 3.67 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 24 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Brassica swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Tin Lizzie is Violet Vibes (1290) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 27) and carries a cool violet undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Violet Vibes swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Tin Lizzie
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Tin Lizzie. The nearest is Portuguese Dawn (C2-780) at ΔE 4.29 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 27). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Portuguese Dawn swatch →