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Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras

1342 · #B9596A · LRV 18.5

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple is a 97% match

Mardi Gras (1342) is a dark red from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 18.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Candied Apple (97% match).

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LRV

18.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

1342

HEX

#B9596A

RGB

185, 89, 106

HSL

349°, 41%, 54%

Family

Reds

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Mardi Gras FAQ

What is the LRV of Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras has an 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.

What is the closest match to Mardi Gras in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Candied Apple (DE5054), 97%; Behr: Glamorous (P130-7), 90%; PPG: Grenadine (PPG1051-6), 90%; Glidden: Grenadine (PPG1051-6), 89%; Sherwin-Williams: Gala Pink (SW 6579), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Gala Pink (HGSW6579), 89%; Valspar: Pretty Peony (1006-3B), 88%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 74%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.