Incarnadine vs Nectar
Where Incarnadine belongs to Farrow & Ball's range, Nectar is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Incarnadine belongs to the pink-red family and Nectar to the pink family. Nectar (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Incarnadine (LRV 12), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.2, 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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Incarnadine vs Nectar Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Incarnadine on one side and Nectar 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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