Carter Red vs Rosetta paint color comparison

Carter Red vs Rosetta

Carter RedBenjamin MoorevsRosettaBenjamin MooreΔE 29.0 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 50 vs 24, Rosetta will read as the brighter of the two — a 25-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 29.0, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Carter Red
Benjamin Moore · CW-230
LRV24.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-230
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Rosetta
Benjamin Moore · 038
LRV49.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number038
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Carter Red vs Rosetta Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carter Red on one side and Rosetta on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.