Northern Exposure vs Oatmeal paint color comparison

Northern Exposure vs Oatmeal

Northern ExposurePPGvsOatmealPPGΔE 17.5 — Distinct difference

Both are PPG colors. Northern Exposure reads as blue, while Oatmeal reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 57, Oatmeal will read as the brighter of the two — a 19-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 17.5, 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.

Color Details

Northern Exposure
PPG · PPG1165-3
LRV57.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1165-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Oatmeal
PPG · PPG1023-1
LRV76.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1023-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Northern Exposure vs Oatmeal Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Northern Exposure 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.