Gargoyle vs Cool Pine
Where Gargoyle belongs to PPG's range, Cool Pine is a Valspar color. Hue-wise, Gargoyle belongs to the green-grey family and Cool Pine to the greige-grey family. Gargoyle (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Cool Pine (LRV 40), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gargoyle vs Cool Pine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gargoyle on one side and Cool Pine 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.
More Gargoyle comparisons
See how Gargoyle stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
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With LRVs of 44 and 43, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 84 vs 43, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Balboa Mist reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 43), opening up a space where Gargoyle encloses it.
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At LRV 43 vs 7, Gargoyle is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 43 vs 24, Gargoyle is decisively the brighter choice.
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