Benjamin Moore Mars Red 2172-20

What are Benjamin Moore Mars Red undertones?

The undertone of Mars Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Mars Red 2172-20 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 11° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2172-20 Mars Red HSL code: 11, 45%, 39%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Mars Red

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:

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 Mars Red:

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

2172-20
Mars Red

• AF-285
  Moroccan Spice

  

• 035
  Baked Clay

  

• 047
  Savannah Clay

  

• 1194
  Mexican Tile

  

• 1301
  Spanish Red

  

Darker shades

2172-20
Mars Red

• 2091-10
  Tea

  

• AF-275
  Rustique

  

• 2005-10
  Red Rock

  

• 2172-10
  Copper Clay

  

• 2173-10
  Earthly Russet

  

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 Mars Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 191, such as Benjamin Moore Aegean Teal and Blue Lace.

2172-20
Mars Red

• 2136-40
  Aegean Teal

  

• 1625
  Blue Lace

  

• 2131-50
  Nimbus Gray

  

• 1636
  Providence Blue

  

• HC-145
  Van Courtland Blue

  

• 2135-30
  Nocturnal Gray

  

• 1637
  Blue Spruce

  

LRV of Mars Red

Mars Red has an LRV of 11.36% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#924737
RGB Decimal	146, 71, 55
RGB Percent	57.25%, 27.84%, 21.57%
HSV	Hue: 11° Saturation: 62.33% Value: 57.25%
HSL	hsl(11, 45, 39)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 51.37 Yellow: 62.33 Key: 42.75
YIQ	Y: 91.601 I: 49.834 Q: 10.886
XYZ	X: 14.798 Y: 10.895 Z: 4.937
CIE Lab	L:39.403 a:30.177 b:24.204
CIE Luv	L:39.403 u:55.732 v:20.3
Decimal	9586487
Hunter Lab	33.008, 22.262, 14.237