Little Greene Carmine 189
| Official page: | Carmine 189 |
| Code: | 189 |
| Name: | Carmine |
| Brand: | Little Greene |
| Collections: | Colours of England |
What color is Little Greene Carmine?
Experience the rich warmth of Little Greene 189 Carmine in your home. This deep, luxurious hue adds a touch of sophistication to any space, whether it's used in a cozy living room or an elegant dining area. Pairing beautifully with both traditional and contemporary furnishings, Carmine creates a striking focal point that exudes timeless charm. Let the subtle undertones of 189 enhance your bedroom or study, creating a space that is both inviting and refined. With its versatile nature, Carmine is the perfect choice to add depth and character to any room.
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What are Little Greene Carmine undertones?
The undertone of Carmine can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#D5666C
RGB code:
213, 102, 108
Is Little Greene Carmine 189 cool or warm?
warm
cool
With a hue of 357° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
189 Carmine HSL code: 357, 57%, 62%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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.
How light temperature affects Carmine
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Little Greene Carmine:
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Carmine with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 177, such as Little Greene Goblin and Delicate Blue.
LRV of Carmine
Carmine has an LRV of 24.75% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 24.75%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #d5666c |  |
| RGB Decimal | 213, 102, 108 | |
| RGB Percent | 83.53%, 40.00%, 42.35% | |
| HSV | Hue: 357° Saturation: 52.11% Value: 83.53% | |
| HSL | hsl(357, 57, 62) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 52.11 Yellow: 49.3 Key: 16.47 | |
| YIQ | Y: 135.873 I: 64.217 Q: 25.348 | |
| XYZ | X: 34.901 Y: 24.735 Z: 17.12 | |
| CIE Lab | L:56.817 a:44.179 b:17.599 | |
| CIE Luv | L:56.817 u:79.36 v:13.652 | |
| Decimal | 13985388 | |
| Hunter Lab | 49.735, 38.225, 14.405 | |
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