Carmine vs Begonia
Carmine is a Little Greene color while Begonia comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. With LRVs of 25 and 26, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Carmine's red character against Begonia's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 2.7, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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 Begonia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and Begonia 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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