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Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras
1342 · #B9596A · LRV ~18.5
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple (~97% proximity)Mardi Gras (1342) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 18.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
18.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
1342
HEX
#B9596A
RGB
185, 89, 106
HSL
349°, 41%, 54%
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Mardi Gras FAQ
What is the LRV of Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 18.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mardi Gras in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Candied Apple (DE5054), ~97% proximity; Behr: Glamorous (P130-7), ~90% proximity; PPG: Grenadine (PPG1051-6), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Grenadine (PPG1051-6), ~89% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Gala Pink (SW 6579), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gala Pink (HGSW6579), ~89% proximity; Valspar: Pretty Peony (1006-3B), ~88% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~74% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Mardi Gras?
The HEX code of Mardi Gras (1342) is #B9596A, RGB 185, 89, 106. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.