SW 2905

Sherwin Williams Carmine

Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Carmine paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 2905. Find out if this gorgeous warm red paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Carmine SW 2905
Color code:SW 2905
Color name:Carmine
Brand:Sherwin Williams

Carmine for bedroom

  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Dark paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Carmine for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room
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Check out this stunning Dark used in real living rooms. Explore how this Red color shade can create a unique space

Carmine for bathroom

  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Dark real bathrooms.

Carmine on kitchen cabinets

  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Carmine reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Carmine wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Carmine living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Carmine

Carmine SW 2905 has an LRV of 4.68% and refers to Dark colors which means that this color almost does not reflect light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 4.68% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Carmine undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Carmine undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#801522

RGB code:

128, 21, 34

Is Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 353° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2905 Carmine HSL code: 353, 72%, 29%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Carmine:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Sherwin Williams SW 2905 Carmine

Color comparison

Carmine SW 2905 vs Vermilion SW 2914

Trying to find ideal shade for your next project? Let's help you make the best decision for your design goals.

Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905 vs Sherwin Williams Vermilion SW 2914Sherwin Williams Carmine SW 2905
LRV: 4.68%
Dark color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 4.77%
Dark color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#801522copy color code
RGB Decimal128, 21, 34copy color code
RGB Percent50.20%, 8.24%, 13.33%copy color code
HSVHue: 353° Saturation: 83.59% Value: 50.2%copy color code
HSLhsl(353, 72, 29)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 83.59 Yellow: 73.44 Key: 49.8copy color code
YIQY: 54.475 I: 59.584 Q: 26.68copy color code
XYZX: 9.46 Y: 5.242 Z: 2.027copy color code
CIE LabL:27.415 a:44.583 b:21.849copy color code
CIE LuvL:27.415 u:72.688 v:11.639copy color code
Decimal8394018copy color code
Hunter lab22.896, 33.681, 10.779copy color code
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