Carnival
Sherwin-Williams's Carnival is a orange shade whose quieter details emerge through comparison. An LRV of 35.6 places it through the middle of the scale, where color and depth can remain visible as the light changes. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
Hex
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35.58
Carnival's Color Strip
Carnival is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Navel and Osage Orange. The strip spans from Stop at the lightest end to Osage Orange at the deepest. Strip 116 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Carnival in Rooms
Follow Carnival from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 14 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
2 Living Room Photos
Against upholstery, timber, art and metal accents, Carnival (6892) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 35.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Living room walls glow in warm Carnival, creating an inviting gathering space.
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Dining room accent wall in Carnival adds vibrant energy to the space.
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3 Kitchen Photos
Against stone, timber, tile and metal finishes, Carnival (6892) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. An LRV of 35.6 lets the color hold its identity across both brighter and more shaded parts of the room.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Carnival brings bold personality to the cooking area.
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Upper cabinets in Carnival contrast beautifully with natural wood lower storage.
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Island base in Carnival anchors the kitchen with striking visual impact.
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3 Front Door Photos
3 sourced room photos give the gallery a lived-in point of reference. Together they show Carnival (6892) as inspiration rather than a promise of an identical result.
Front entrance door in Carnival makes an unforgettable first impression.
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Painted front door in Carnival welcomes visitors with confident, bold style.
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Entry door in Carnival creates a striking contrast against neutral exterior trim.
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3 Misc Photos
In an assortment of spaces that reveals the color outside a single design formula, the most interesting quality of Carnival (6892) may be the way it responds to a changing mix of architectural details and personal finishes. The beige hue classifications suggest the subtle directions the color may take as the room changes.
Dresser finished in Carnival transforms the piece into a statement furniture focal point.
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Furniture piece painted in Carnival becomes an instant room focal point.
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Children's room walls in Carnival create a playful, energetic environment.
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2 Bedroom Photos
Carnival (6892) can change noticeably under gentle morning light and low evening lamps. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Bedroom walls color-blocked with Carnival define distinct zones in children's room.
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Kids' bedroom accent wall in Carnival energizes the space with vibrant appeal.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Carnival (6892) can change noticeably under natural light, candles and pendant lighting. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Dining room wainscoting in Carnival adds architectural interest and visual warmth.
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Coordinating Colors
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 36), opening up a space where Carnival encloses it.
At LRV 36 vs 15, Carnival is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Faint Coral reflects far more light (LRV 75 vs 36), opening up a space where Carnival encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 36 and 36, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (40 vs 36) makes Forceful Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
A 6-point LRV gap (36 vs 30) makes Carnival the marginally brighter of the two.
Saffron Thread reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 36), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 36 vs 5, Carnival is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 60 vs 36, Liquid Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 53 vs 36, Surprise Amber is decisively the brighter choice.
Olden Amber reflects far more light (LRV 53 vs 36), opening up a space where Carnival encloses it.
At LRV 55 vs 36, Melón Meloso is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This vivid, saturated orange pulses with pure joy and infectious energy, evoking the vibrant chaos of a festive celebration or a sun-warmed citrus grove. Perfect for accent walls, playrooms, or dining spaces where you want to inspire conversation and kindle a spirited, optimistic mood.