Carmine vs Hellebore

Carmine (No.189) and Hellebore (No.275) are both Little Greene reds. The gap between them is ΔE 18.6 — “similar”. Hellebore is the lighter of the two, and Carmine the warmer. Both cost about £29.20 per litre.

Carmine #D5666C £29.20/L

Hellebore #C8A5A3 £29.20/L

	Carmine	Hellebore
Hex	`#D5666C`	`#C8A5A3`
Lightness (L*)	57	71
Code	189	275
Price / litre	£29.20	£29.20

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Looking across brands instead? See Carmine’s cross-brand matches and cheaper alternatives, or Hellebore’s.