Smoked Salmon vs Animated Coral
Where Smoked Salmon belongs to PPG's range, Animated Coral is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Animated Coral (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Smoked Salmon (LRV 36), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 5.8 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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Smoked Salmon vs Animated Coral Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smoked Salmon on one side and Animated Coral 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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