Blue Smoke vs Oatmeal

Both are PPG colors. Blue Smoke reads as blue, while Oatmeal reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 73, Oatmeal will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 9.2, 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.