Carrot Stick vs Carnival
Where Carrot Stick belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Carnival is a Sherwin-Williams color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Carrot Stick (LRV 41) reflects noticeably more light than Carnival (LRV 36), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carrot Stick runs red while Carnival is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 5.3 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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Carrot Stick vs Carnival Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carrot Stick on one side and Carnival 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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