Arctic Dawn vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Arctic Dawn vs Oatmeal

Arctic DawnPPGvsOatmealPPGΔE 8.6 — Noticeable difference

Both are PPG colors. Arctic Dawn reads as blue-white, while Oatmeal reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 79 vs 76, Arctic Dawn will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 8.6, 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

Arctic Dawn
PPG · PPG1167-1
LRV79.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1167-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Oatmeal
PPG · PPG1023-1
LRV76.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1023-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Arctic Dawn vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Arctic Dawn on one side and Oatmeal 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.