Childhood Crush vs Carmine
Childhood Crush is a Cloverdale Paint color while Carmine comes from Little Greene. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. At LRV 29 vs 25, Childhood Crush will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 6.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Childhood Crush vs Carmine in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Childhood Crush and Carmine are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The brightness difference is modest but present — Childhood Crush gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Childhood Crush vs Carmine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Childhood Crush 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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