Carmine vs Crushed Tomatoes
Carmine is a Little Greene color while Crushed Tomatoes comes from PPG. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 25 vs 12, Carmine will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 15.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Carmine vs Crushed Tomatoes Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and Crushed Tomatoes 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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