Carmine vs Salsa Diane
Carmine (Little Greene) and Salsa Diane (PPG) come from different manufacturers. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. The 8-point LRV gap — 25 for Carmine vs 17 for Salsa Diane — means Carmine will open up a space more effectively. ΔE 9.2 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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 Salsa Diane Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and Salsa Diane 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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