Mars Red vs Mexican Tile

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Mars Red reads as pink-red, while Mexican Tile reads as beige-pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Mexican Tile (LRV 30) reflects noticeably more light than Mars Red (LRV 11), a difference of 19 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 25.3, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.