Chalk Blush 3 vs River Valley
Chalk Blush 3 and River Valley come from the same Dulux collection. Hue-wise, Chalk Blush 3 belongs to the greige-grey family and River Valley to the blue family. The 29-point LRV gap — 73 for Chalk Blush 3 vs 44 for River Valley — means Chalk Blush 3 will open up a space more effectively. Where Chalk Blush 3 leans warm, River Valley reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Chalk Blush 3 vs River Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Chalk Blush 3 on one side and River Valley 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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At LRV 73 vs 27, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 73 vs 13, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 44, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 73 vs 12, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
A 5-point LRV gap (73 vs 68) makes Chalk Blush 3 the marginally brighter of the two.
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Chalk Blush 3 reads slightly lighter (LRV 73 vs 68), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Chalk Blush 3 reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 25), opening up a space where Treron encloses it.
At LRV 73 vs 12, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 73 vs 45, Chalk Blush 3 is decisively the brighter choice.
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