Hourglass PPG 1022-1

PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) LRV and undertone

PPG Hourglass (PPG1022-1) has an LRV of 75, which places it in the light range while reflecting less light than brighter whites. Light reflectance value measures how much visible light a painted surface reflects, from 0 for black to 100 for white. In a room, this value helps indicate relative brightness, though windows, lighting, and nearby surfaces also affect the result. Hourglass belongs to the white color family and has a warm yellow undertone calculated from its Lab values.

The warm undertone may stand out beside cooler grays or cleaner whites. North-facing daylight often makes warm colors appear more muted, whereas south-facing daylight generally brings out warmth. Actual results depend on the room and its light sources. Compare a sample with existing flooring, countertops, and trim, particularly if those materials have cool gray or yellow-beige undertones.

PPG Hourglass in other brands

Sherwin-Williams Pearly White (SW 7009) has a ΔE of 0.8, indicating a near-identical measured match. Sherwin-Williams White Duck (SW 7010) measures 0.9 and is also near-identical. Valspar Gilded Linen (6002-1A) has a ΔE of 1.0, making it a very close alternative. Benjamin Moore Classic Gray (OC-23), at 1.1, is another very close match.

Valspar Cozy White (3008-10C), Behr Campfire Ash (N320-1), and Benjamin Moore Pale Oak (OC-20) each have a ΔE of 1.7. Behr Silver Drop (790C-2) measures 1.8. These values indicate very close matches, although side-by-side samples may reveal differences. ΔE 2000 expresses the measured color distance between two colors. It does not establish that the paints will appear identical under different lighting or across different finishes.

Lighter and darker PPG alternatives

PPG Commercial White (PPG1025-1) has an LRV of 83, eight points above Hourglass, and offers a brighter alternative. PPG Aria (PPG1001-2) has an LRV of 77, just two points higher, but its ΔE of 4.6 means the colors are only similar by measured distance. PPG Antique White (PPG1024-2), with an LRV of 72, is three points darker and has a ΔE of 2.5, indicating a close but visible difference.

PPG Whiskers (PPG1025-3) has an LRV of 60, making it a substantially darker option. It may suit a wall where stronger contrast against lighter trim is needed. Choose among these alternatives by comparing both reflectance and undertone, not LRV alone. Paint sample boards and view them throughout the day before making a final selection.

Before you buy, compare a physical sample with the swatch on PPG’s page for Hourglass.