Oatmeal vs Royal Indigo paint color comparison

Oatmeal vs Royal Indigo

OatmealPPGvsRoyal IndigoPPGΔE 65.3 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Oatmeal belongs to the beige-greige family and Royal Indigo to the purple family. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Royal Indigo (LRV 7), a difference of 69 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 65.3, 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

Oatmeal
PPG · PPG1023-1
LRV76.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1023-1
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Royal Indigo
PPG · PPG1174-7
LRV7.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1174-7
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark

Oatmeal vs Royal Indigo Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oatmeal on one side and Royal Indigo 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.