Carmine vs RAL 110-1
Where Carmine belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 110-1 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Carmine belongs to the pink-red family and RAL 110-1 to the white family. RAL 110-1 (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Carmine (LRV 25), a difference of 55 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 59.2, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Carmine vs RAL 110-1 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Carmine and RAL 110-1 in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
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Carmine vs RAL 110-1 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and RAL 110-1 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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