Peacock Plume vs River Rouge
Peacock Plume and River Rouge come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Peacock Plume reads as blue-grey, while River Rouge reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 16-point LRV gap — 28 for Peacock Plume vs 12 for River Rouge — means Peacock Plume will open up a space more effectively. Where Peacock Plume leans cool, River Rouge reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 31.7 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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Peacock Plume vs River Rouge Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Peacock Plume on one side and River Rouge 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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