Mars Red vs Tea paint color comparison

Mars Red vs Tea

Mars RedBenjamin MoorevsTeaBenjamin MooreΔE 3.2 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the pink-red family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 11 and 10, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a red quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.2, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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
Tea
Benjamin Moore · 2091-10
LRV10.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2091-10
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Mars Red vs Tea Simulated Comparison

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