Behr Mars Red PPU2-11
| Color code: | PPU2-11 |
| Color name: | Mars Red |
| Brand: | Behr |
What color is Behr Mars Red?
Introducing Behr Mars Red (PPU2-11) - a rich, warm hue that exudes sophistication and energy. This bold color is perfect for making a statement in dining rooms, living areas, and home offices, infusing them with a sense of drama and passion. Imagine cozying up in a Mars Red-accented bedroom, feeling enveloped in its luxurious and stimulating ambiance. Whether used as an accent wall or for furniture pieces, this captivating color will elevate any space with its timeless allure. Let Behr's Mars Red paint (PPU2-11) transform your home into a haven of elegance and style.
What are Behr Mars Red undertones?
Red is Behr Mars Red undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate
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HEX value
HEX value:
#AE7D6E
RGB code:
174, 125, 110
Is Behr Mars Red PPU2-11 cool or warm?
warm colors
cool colors
With a hue of 14° this Red refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
PPU2-11 Mars Red HSL code: 14, 28%, 56%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm Red will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
- Warm Red undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
- Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Mars Red:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.
Lighter shades
Behr PPU2-11 Mars Red
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.
Color comparison
Mars Red PPU2-11 vs Smoke Bush Rose S170-5
LRV: 25.58%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 26.83%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
Mars Red PPU2-11 vs Nutshell S220-5
LRV: 25.58%
Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 26.74%
Medium color
Temperature: warm