Blue Tang vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Blue Tang vs Oatmeal

Blue TangPPGvsOatmealPPGΔE 66.7 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Blue Tang belongs to the blue family and Oatmeal to the beige-greige family. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Blue Tang (LRV 7), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 66.7, 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 Tang
PPG · PPG1160-7
LRV7.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1160-7
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark
Oatmeal
PPG · PPG1023-1
LRV76.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1023-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Blue Tang vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

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