Aquacade 226 vs Carmine
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Aquacade 226 reads as green, while Carmine reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Aquacade 226 (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Carmine (LRV 5), a difference of 79 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Aquacade 226 runs cool while Carmine is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 85.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Aquacade 226 vs Carmine Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aquacade 226 on one side and Carmine 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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