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Benjamin Moore Mars Red
2172-20 · #934838 · LRV ~11.1
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Flower Pot (~95% proximity)Mars Red (2172-20) is a deep brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 11.1 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Flower Pot (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Mars Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
11.1 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
2172-20
HEX
#934838
RGB
147, 72, 56
HSL
11°, 45%, 40%
Family
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Mars Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Mars Red?
Mars Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 11.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Mars Red in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Flower Pot (SW 6334), ~95% proximity; PPG: Burled Redwood (PPG1067-7), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Tropical Nut (2003-5A), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spicy Hue (HGSW6342), ~92% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arabian Red (DEA155), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~87% proximity; Behr: Sweet Cherry (M150-7), ~82% 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 Mars Red?
The HEX code of Mars Red (2172-20) is #934838, RGB 147, 72, 56. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.