Ocean Abyss vs Carmine red
Where Ocean Abyss belongs to Behr's range, Carmine red is a RAL Classic color. Ocean Abyss reads as blue, while Carmine red reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Carmine red (LRV 11) reflects noticeably more light than Ocean Abyss (LRV 7), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 73.8, 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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Ocean Abyss vs Carmine red Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ocean Abyss on one side and Carmine red 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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