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Carmine

Reds and Pinks Paint

Carmine is a clear, lively pink-red from Little Greene’s Reds and Pinks. It has enough warmth to feel inviting, with a fresh edge that keeps it from reading muddy.

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About this colour

This shade sits between rose and red, so on a wall it feels bright, full and slightly fruity rather than deep or brick-like. Its #D5666C value gives it a warm undertone that lifts light well, especially where daylight is good. In a north-facing room it can look a little cooler and more restrained, with the pink side coming forward; in south-facing light it turns warmer and more saturated, showing its red heart. It sits well beside pale oak, walnut, chalky whites and upholstered pieces in muted greens, taupes or soft terracottas.

How to use it

Use Carmine in a sitting room, dressing room or hallway where you want colour with energy. It works neatly with painted woodwork in off-white or with deep timber trims, and pairs well with upholstery in neutral linen, moss green or faded burgundy.

On a wall, Carmine reads as a bright pink-red with a warm, confident presence.

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