Oatmeal vs Sweet Dreams paint color comparison

Oatmeal vs Sweet Dreams

OatmealPPGvsSweet DreamsPPGΔE 31.6 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Oatmeal reads as beige-greige, while Sweet Dreams reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Oatmeal (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Sweet Dreams (LRV 55), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 31.6, 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
Sweet Dreams
PPG · PPG1241-3
LRV55.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1241-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium

Oatmeal vs Sweet Dreams Simulated Comparison

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