Benjamin Moore

Mardi Gras

1342

Mardi Gras is a bold red-violet with cool berry undertones and a subtle dusty quality that prevents it from reading as purely pink or red. With an LRV of 18.87, it absorbs a significant amount of light, making it a strong statement on walls or as an accent. Revere Pewter offers a grounded neutral companion, while Saybrook Sage introduces an unexpected but effective green-gray contrast.

Grape Juice and Soft Cranberry work well alongside it for a cohesive, saturated palette that stays within the same tonal family.

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Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

1342

Collection

Benjamin Moore Classics

Mardi Gras in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

349°

Red Family

Lightness

54%

Medium

Saturation

41%

Moderate

LRV

18.9

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#B9596A

RGB Decimal

185, 89, 106

RGB Percent

72.5%, 34.9%, 41.6%

HSL

349.4, 40.7%, 53.7%

HSV

349.4, 51.9%, 72.5%

CMYK

0.0%, 51.9%, 42.7%, 27.5%

YIQ

119.6, 51.7, 25.6

XYZ

26.18, 18.50, 15.83

CIE Lab

50.10, 40.43, 8.80

CIE Luv

50.10, 65.38, 3.78

Hunter Lab

43.01, 36.81, 6.45

Decimal

12147050

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Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Mardi Gras Cherry Wine Night Flower Madeira Red

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

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Opposite on color wheel

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