Anonymous vs Sourdough paint color comparison

Anonymous vs Sourdough

AnonymousPPGvsSourdoughPPGΔE 8.8Noticeable difference

Both are PPG colors. Anonymous reads as grey, while Sourdough reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 71 vs 62, Anonymous will read as the brighter of the two — a 9-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Anonymous
PPG · PPG1128-1
LRV71.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1128-1
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight
Sourdough
PPG · PPG1084-3
LRV62.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1084-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Anonymous vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Anonymous on one side and Sourdough on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Anonymous comparisons

See how Anonymous stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

Ammonite
Ammonite
Anonymous
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

With LRVs of 71 and 69, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

White Dove
White Dove
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 83 vs 71, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.

Iron Ore
Anonymous
Iron Ore
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 6, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Purbeck Stone
Purbeck Stone
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 52), opening up a space where Purbeck Stone encloses it.

Evergreen Fog
Anonymous
Evergreen Fog
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 30), opening up a space where Evergreen Fog encloses it.

Mizzle
Mizzle
Anonymous
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 52, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Agreeable Gray
Anonymous
Agreeable Gray
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 60), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Accessible Beige
Anonymous
Accessible Beige
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 58, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Denim Drift
Denim Drift
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 27, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

French Gray
French Gray
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 43), opening up a space where French Gray encloses it.

Naval
Anonymous
Naval
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 4), opening up a space where Naval encloses it.

Tranquil Dawn
Tranquil Dawn
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 55, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Bancha
Bancha
Anonymous
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 13, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Hardwick White
Hardwick White
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 44, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Pure White
Anonymous
Pure White
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 71), opening up a space where Anonymous encloses it.

Artichoke
Anonymous
Artichoke
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 21), opening up a space where Artichoke encloses it.

Balboa Mist
Balboa Mist
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

A 5-point LRV gap (71 vs 66) makes Anonymous the marginally brighter of the two.

Shoji White
Anonymous
Shoji White
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

A 3-point LRV gap (74 vs 71) makes Shoji White the marginally brighter of the two.

Snowbound
Anonymous
Snowbound
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

A 12-point LRV gap (83 vs 71) makes Snowbound the marginally brighter of the two.

Pigeon
Pigeon
Anonymous
Farrow & Ball
Pigeon
LRV 51
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 51), opening up a space where Pigeon encloses it.

Pewter Green
Anonymous
Pewter Green
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 12, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Duck Green
Duck Green
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 8, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Skimming Stone
Skimming Stone
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 68), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Dix Blue
Dix Blue
Anonymous
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 41), opening up a space where Dix Blue encloses it.

Hicks' Blue
Hicks' Blue
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Hicks' Blue vs Anonymous

Slaked Lime Deep
Slaked Lime Deep
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Slaked Lime Deep vs Anonymous

Vintage Vogue
Vintage Vogue
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 12, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Livid
Livid
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

Livid vs Anonymous

Saybrook Sage
Saybrook Sage
Anonymous
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71

At LRV 71 vs 45, Anonymous is decisively the brighter choice.

Pale Green
Anonymous
Pale Green
PPG
Anonymous
PPG1128-1 · LRV 71
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Anonymous reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 31), opening up a space where Pale Green encloses it.