[Healeys] Carmine Red vs Reno red

[Chris Scholz]

It appears colorado red may have a small amount of orange when compared to the Carmine red which is a bold medium red hue and Reno red is more deep red or maroon. 

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Chris Scholz OD

> On Apr 10, 2015, at 9:33 AM, Richard Collins <gonnagitcha90 at hotmail.com> wrote:
> 
> Curious the difference of these reds vs Colorado Red which was original on my BN7 (now old English white w/red seats and black carpets and brown dash and door panel interior)
> 
> Regards,
> Richard of KY
> BN 7 440
> 
> 
>> On Apr 10, 2015, at 09:22, Chris Scholz <drscholz at visioncenterpc.com> wrote:
>> 
>> I am ready to paint my '59 BN4 here in Iowa.   It will be red with english white coves.
>> 
>> Having trouble deciding between Carmine Red and Reno Red.   Carmine Red is my first choice and it looks good with the old english white accent.
>> 
>> The Reno red is more maroon and goes well with the original dark red leather seats with white piping.  The interior is in great condition and I wasn't planning on changing the interior, except for the carpet.  I will be buying new carpet either from Moss or Heritage.
>> 
>> My question is matching the interior and exterior---the carmine red may clash a little with the dark red seats.   Although, I see many Carmine red Healeys with dark red 
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