Playing Possum vs Sourdough paint color comparison

Playing Possum vs Sourdough

Playing PossumPPGvsSourdoughPPGΔE 23.9 — Distinct difference

Both from PPG's palette. Hue-wise, Playing Possum belongs to the grey family and Sourdough to the beige family. Sourdough (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Playing Possum (LRV 31), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 23.9, 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

Playing Possum
PPG · PPG0997-5
LRV31.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0997-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessMedium
Sourdough
PPG · PPG1084-3
LRV62.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1084-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight

Playing Possum vs Sourdough Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Playing Possum on one side and Sourdough 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.