Mars Red vs Moroccan Spice paint color comparison

Mars Red vs Moroccan Spice

Mars RedBenjamin MoorevsMoroccan SpiceBenjamin MooreΔE 10.4 — Distinct difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Moroccan Spice (LRV 18) reflects noticeably more light than Mars Red (LRV 11), a difference of 7 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 10.4, 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.

Color Details

Mars Red
Benjamin Moore · 2172-20
LRV11.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2172-20
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Moroccan Spice
Benjamin Moore · AF-285
LRV18.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-285
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mars Red vs Moroccan Spice Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mars Red on one side and Moroccan Spice on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.