Blue Phlox vs Oatmeal
Both are PPG colors. Hue-wise, Blue Phlox belongs to the blue family and Oatmeal to the beige-greige family. With LRVs of 74 and 76, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 11.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Blue Phlox vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Blue Phlox 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.