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Benjamin Moore Mexicana
2172-30 · #9B4C3E · LRV ~12.5
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Rojo Colonial (~95% proximity)Mexicana (2172-30) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 12.5 (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 PPG Rojo Colonial (~95% proximity).
Closest tone to Mexicana in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
12.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
2172-30
HEX
#9B4C3E
RGB
155, 76, 62
HSL
9°, 43%, 43%
Family
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Mexicana FAQ
What is the LRV of Mexicana?
Mexicana has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 12.5 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 Mexicana in other brands?
PPG: Rojo Colonial (PPG13-15), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arabian Red (DEA155), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Tropical Nut (2003-5A), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Flower Pot (SW 6334), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Cedar Chest (PPG1065-7), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Spicy Hue (HGSW6342), ~91% proximity; Behr: Sweet Cherry (M150-7), ~86% 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 Mexicana?
The HEX code of Mexicana (2172-30) is #9B4C3E, RGB 155, 76, 62. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.