Bongo Jazz 5 vs Carmel
Where Bongo Jazz 5 belongs to Dulux's range, Carmel is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Bongo Jazz 5 belongs to the beige-pink family and Carmel to the beige family. Carmel (LRV NaN) reflects noticeably more light than Bongo Jazz 5 (LRV 77), a difference of NaN points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, 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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Bongo Jazz 5 vs Carmel Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bongo Jazz 5 on one side and Carmel 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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