Oatmeal vs Sailor's Coat
Both from PPG's palette. Oatmeal reads as beige-greige, while Sailor's Coat reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Sailor's Coat (LRV 6), a difference of 70 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 62.4, 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.
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Oatmeal vs Sailor's Coat Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Oatmeal on one side and Sailor's Coat 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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