Benjamin Moore

Mexicana

2172-30

Mexicana is an earthy red-brown that straddles the line between brick and terracotta, with pronounced orange and umber undertones. With an LRV of 13.33, it is a dark color that absorbs most ambient light, functioning well as an accent or in well-lit spaces. The hex value #9A4B3D shows a balanced red base tempered by brown, preventing it from veering into pure red territory.

Benjamin Moore recommends coordinating it with Snowfall White OC-118, Hearthstone Brown 2109-20, Cloud White OC-130, and Mocha Cream 995. Sedona Clay 2174-30 sits nearby in the same earthy family.

Brand

Benjamin Moore

Code

2172-30

Collection

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Artificial Lighting

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Natural Lighting

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Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Red

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

9°

Red Family

Lightness

42%

Medium

Saturation

43%

Moderate

LRV

13.3
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Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White
Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#9A4B3D
RGB Decimal
154, 75, 61
RGB Percent
60.4%, 29.4%, 23.9%
HSL
9.0, 43.3%, 42.2%
HSV
9.0, 60.4%, 60.4%
CMYK
0.0%, 51.3%, 60.4%, 39.6%
YIQ
97.0, 51.6, 12.3
XYZ
16.68, 12.24, 5.90
CIE Lab
41.59, 31.71, 23.63
CIE Luv
41.59, 58.59, 20.02
Hunter Lab
34.98, 26.59, 13.65
Decimal
10111805

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

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