River Rouge vs Cooing Doves
Where River Rouge belongs to PPG's range, Cooing Doves is a Valspar color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. River Rouge (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Cooing Doves (LRV 33), a difference of 10 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 14.0, 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.
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River Rouge vs Cooing Doves Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see River Rouge on one side and Cooing Doves 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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