San Antonio Rose vs Carmine
Where San Antonio Rose belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Carmine is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, San Antonio Rose belongs to the beige-pink family and Carmine to the pink-red family. San Antonio Rose (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Carmine (LRV 25), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 20.0, 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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San Antonio Rose vs Carmine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see San Antonio Rose on one side and Carmine 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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