Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras 1342
| Official page: | Mardi Gras 1342 |
| Code: | 1342 |
| Name: | Mardi Gras |
| Brand: | Benjamin Moore |
What color is Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras?
Elevate your living space with the vibrant hues of Benjamin Moore 1342 Mardi Gras. This rich and luxurious shade adds a touch of sophistication to any room, from the cozy ambiance of a living room to the drama of a dining area. Let Mardi Gras infuse your bedroom with a regal charm or create a stylish statement in a home office. The deep and inviting tones of this color will suit contemporary and traditional interiors alike, bringing warmth and personality to your space. Transform any room into a stunning oasis with Benjamin Moore 1342 Mardi Gras.
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What are Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras undertones?
Mardi Gras has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#B9596A
RGB code:
185, 89, 106
Is Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras 1342 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 349° on the HSL hue wheel, this dark red sits firmly on the warm side.
1342 Mardi Gras HSL code: 349, 41%, 54%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Mardi Gras
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Mardi Gras with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 169, such as Benjamin Moore Stratton Blue and Jack Pine.
LRV of Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras has an LRV of 18.87% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 18.87%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #B9596A |  |
| RGB Decimal | 185, 89, 106 | |
| RGB Percent | 72.55%, 34.90%, 41.57% | |
| HSV | Hue: 349° Saturation: 51.89% Value: 72.55% | |
| HSL | hsl(349, 41, 54) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 51.89 Yellow: 42.7 Key: 27.45 | |
| YIQ | Y: 119.642 I: 51.744 Q: 25.598 | |
| XYZ | X: 26.183 Y: 18.502 Z: 15.824 | |
| CIE Lab | L:50.1 a:40.421 b:8.813 | |
| CIE Luv | L:50.1 u:65.376 v:3.794 | |
| Decimal | 12147050 | |
| Hunter Lab | 43.014, 33.378, 8.298 | |
Benjamin Moore 1342 Mardi Gras
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