Carnelian vs Slick Blue
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Carnelian reads as pink, while Slick Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Slick Blue (LRV 52) reflects noticeably more light than Carnelian (LRV 6), a difference of 46 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Carnelian runs warm while Slick Blue is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 62.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Carnelian vs Slick Blue in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Seeing Carnelian and Slick Blue in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
The context that matters most in a bedroom is how a color reads under a bedside lamp at night, not under noon daylight. Slick Blue reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Carnelian.
Color Details
Carnelian vs Slick Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carnelian on one side and Slick Blue 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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