Mars Red
2172-20 · Benjamin Moore
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#924737
LRV
11
Family
Red
2172-20
Color profile
Light value
11 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, peach lean
Family
Red Also reads brown
“Drawing on the distinctive hue of iron oxide pigments, this deep, earthy red has timeless appeal.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 11 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Mars RedSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareMars Red vs Rustic Brick
11LRV11
#924737Hex#8E4738
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Mars Red vs Grand Canyon Red
11LRV11
#924737Hex#974434
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Mars Red vs Red Oxide
11LRV11
#924737Hex#964333
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Mars Red vs Copper Clay
11LRV11
#924737Hex#8E4332
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareMars Red vs New Brick
11LRV12
#924737Hex#934C3D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
New Brick is very close match · cooler compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Flower Pot
11LRV10
#924737Hex#8F4438
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Flower Pot is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Rambutan
11LRV11
#924737Hex#964231
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Rambutan is very close match · leans redder compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Burled Redwood
11LRV10
#924737Hex#8F4C3A
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Burled Redwood is very close match · 1 points darker · leans greener compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Brick Paver
11LRV10
#924737Hex#93402F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Brick Paver is very close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Cedar Chest
11LRV10
#924737Hex#91493E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Cedar Chest is very close match · 1 points darker · cooler compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Morocco Red
11LRV11
#924737Hex#96453B
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Morocco Red is very close match · leans redder compared with Mars Red.
Mars Red vs Russet Red
11LRV10
#924737Hex#923F2D
RedFamilyRed
warm, peach leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Russet Red is very close match · 1 points darker · warmer compared with Mars Red.
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Mars Red, answered
What is the LRV of Mars Red?
Mars Red (2172-20) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 11, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the dark range.
Is Mars Red a warm or cool color?
Mars Red has a warm undertone (warm, peach lean).
What is the closest match to Mars Red from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Mars Red is New Brick (S-H-200) by Behr, very close match · cooler.
Benjamin Moore · 2172-20
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