Carmine vs RAL 460-3
Where Carmine belongs to Little Greene's range, RAL 460-3 is a RAL Effect color. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (25 vs 25), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. The ΔE 6.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Carmine vs RAL 460-3 in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Carmine and RAL 460-3 are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
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Carmine vs RAL 460-3 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and RAL 460-3 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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