French Lilac vs Oatmeal
French Lilac and Oatmeal come from the same PPG collection. French Lilac reads as blue, while Oatmeal reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 25-point LRV gap — 76 for Oatmeal vs 51 for French Lilac — means Oatmeal will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 32.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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French Lilac vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see French Lilac 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.
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