Carnelian vs Mount Etna

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Carnelian belongs to the pink family and Mount Etna to the blue-grey family. With LRVs of 6 and 6, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Carnelian's warm character against Mount Etna's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 16.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.