Blue Dart vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Blue Dart vs Oatmeal

Blue DartPPGvsOatmealPPGΔE 56.8 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Blue Dart reads as blue, while Oatmeal reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Dart (LRV 28), a difference of 48 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 56.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Blue Dart
PPG · PPG1243-5
LRV28.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1243-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium
Oatmeal
PPG · PPG1023-1
LRV76.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1023-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Blue Dart vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Dart 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.