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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is a versatile Red from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find suggested color relationships and detailed color data.

Hex

#B9596A

LRV

18.87

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Light Reflectance Value
18.87
Dark
TemperatureWarm
UseInterior Only

Coordinating Colors

Cumulus Cloud
Mardi Gras
Cumulus Cloud vs Mardi Gras
Cumulus Cloud
Mardi Gras
Benjamin Moore
Cumulus Cloud
1550 · LRV 52
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19

Cumulus Cloud reflects far more light (LRV 52 vs 19), opening up a space where Mardi Gras encloses it.

Mardi Gras
White Dove
Mardi Gras vs White Dove
Mardi Gras
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
OC-17 · LRV 83

White Dove reflects far more light (LRV 83 vs 19), opening up a space where Mardi Gras encloses it.

Mardi Gras
Vintage Taupe
Mardi Gras vs Vintage Taupe
Mardi Gras
Vintage Taupe
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Taupe
2110-70 · LRV 82

At LRV 82 vs 19, Vintage Taupe is decisively the brighter choice.

Gobi Desert
Mardi Gras
Gobi Desert vs Mardi Gras
Gobi Desert
Mardi Gras
Benjamin Moore
Gobi Desert
2110-50 · LRV 56
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19

Gobi Desert reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 19), opening up a space where Mardi Gras encloses it.

Similar Colors

Mardi Gras
Rosy Blush
Mardi Gras vs Rosy Blush
Mardi Gras
Rosy Blush
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Rosy Blush
2086-30 · LRV 19

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mardi Gras
Vibrant Blush
Mardi Gras vs Vibrant Blush
Mardi Gras
Vibrant Blush
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Vibrant Blush
2081-30 · LRV 20

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 20 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mardi Gras
Royal Fuchsia
Mardi Gras vs Royal Fuchsia
Mardi Gras
Royal Fuchsia
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Royal Fuchsia
2078-30 · LRV 19

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 19), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Mardi Gras
Rouge
Mardi Gras vs Rouge
Mardi Gras
Rouge
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Rouge
2084-30 · LRV 18

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 19 vs 18), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Lighter Colors

Mardi Gras
Princess
Mardi Gras vs Princess
Mardi Gras
Princess
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Princess
1272 · LRV 31

Princess reflects far more light (LRV 31 vs 19), opening up a space where Mardi Gras encloses it.

Mardi Gras
Toasted Mauve
Mardi Gras vs Toasted Mauve
Mardi Gras
Toasted Mauve
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Toasted Mauve
1279 · LRV 32

At LRV 32 vs 19, Toasted Mauve is decisively the brighter choice.

Genuine Pink
Mardi Gras
Genuine Pink vs Mardi Gras
Genuine Pink
Mardi Gras
Benjamin Moore
Genuine Pink
2005-40 · LRV 30
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19

A 11-point LRV gap (30 vs 19) makes Genuine Pink the marginally brighter of the two.

Hummingbird
Mardi Gras
Hummingbird vs Mardi Gras
Hummingbird
Mardi Gras
Benjamin Moore
Hummingbird
1271 · LRV 42
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19

Hummingbird reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 19), opening up a space where Mardi Gras encloses it.

Mardi Gras
Taste of Berry
Mardi Gras vs Taste of Berry
Mardi Gras
Taste of Berry
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Taste of Berry
2085-40 · LRV 30

A 12-point LRV gap (30 vs 19) makes Taste of Berry the marginally brighter of the two.

Darker Colors

Cherry Wine
Mardi Gras
Cherry Wine vs Mardi Gras
Cherry Wine
Mardi Gras
Benjamin Moore
Cherry Wine
2080-30 · LRV 16
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19

Mardi Gras reads slightly lighter (LRV 19 vs 16), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Mardi Gras
Night Flower
Mardi Gras vs Night Flower
Mardi Gras
Night Flower
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Night Flower
1344 · LRV 11

A 8-point LRV gap (19 vs 11) makes Mardi Gras the marginally brighter of the two.

Mardi Gras
Travers Red
Mardi Gras vs Travers Red
Mardi Gras
Travers Red
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
Travers Red
CW-345 · LRV 14

A 5-point LRV gap (19 vs 14) makes Mardi Gras the marginally brighter of the two.

Mardi Gras
My Valentine
Mardi Gras vs My Valentine
Mardi Gras
My Valentine
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras
1342 · LRV 19
Benjamin Moore
My Valentine
1330 · LRV 13

A 6-point LRV gap (19 vs 13) makes Mardi Gras the marginally brighter of the two.

Color Codes

HEX#B9596A
RGB185, 89, 106
HSL349° 41% 54%
CMYK0 52 43 27
CIE LabL: 50.1 a: 40.4 b: 8.8
XYZX: 0.26 Y: 0.18 Z: 0.16