Mars Red vs Rustique paint color comparison

Mars Red vs Rustique

Mars RedBenjamin MoorevsRustiqueBenjamin MooreΔE 7.7 — Noticeable difference

Mars Red and Rustique come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 11 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a red character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 7.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. 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
Rustique
Benjamin Moore · AF-275
LRV9.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-275
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mars Red vs Rustique Simulated Comparison

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