Balanced vs Oatmeal
Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Balanced belongs to the grey family and Oatmeal to the beige-greige family. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Balanced (LRV 65), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Balanced vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Balanced on one side and Oatmeal on the other.
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 Balanced comparisons
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