Sourdough vs Steamship paint color comparison

Sourdough vs Steamship

SourdoughPPGvsSteamshipPPGΔE 32.1 — Very different colors

Both from PPG's palette. Sourdough reads as beige, while Steamship reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sourdough (LRV 62) reflects noticeably more light than Steamship (LRV 22), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 32.1, 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

Sourdough
PPG · PPG1084-3
LRV62.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1084-3
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessLight
Steamship
PPG · PPG0996-5
LRV22.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG0996-5
Undertone—
Temperature—
BrightnessDark

Sourdough vs Steamship Simulated Comparison

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