Carmine vs Poppy Flower paint color comparison

Carmine vs Poppy Flower

CarmineSherwin-WilliamsvsPoppy FlowerSherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.7 — Noticeable difference

Carmine and Poppy Flower come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both pink-reds, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within pink-red to land. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 5 vs 6 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 4.7 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.

Color Details

Carmine
Sherwin-Williams · 2905
LRV5.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2905
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Poppy Flower
Sherwin-Williams · 2904
LRV5.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number2904
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Carmine vs Poppy Flower Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carmine on one side and Poppy Flower on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.