Ashes of Roses vs Carley's Rose
Where Ashes of Roses belongs to Little Greene's range, Carley's Rose is a Sherwin-Williams color. These are both pinks, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink to land. Carley's Rose (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Ashes of Roses (LRV 15), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Ashes of Roses runs red while Carley's Rose is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Ashes of Roses vs Carley's Rose Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ashes of Roses on one side and Carley's Rose 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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