Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Mardi Gras |
| SKU | 1342 |
| Hex | #B9596A |
| RGB | 185, 89, 106 |
| HSL | 349°, 41%, 54% |
| LRV | 18 |
| Undertone | warm red tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras
With an LRV of 18, Mardi Gras is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. Its red undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Mardi Gras works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Mardi Gras within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B9596A in HSL space. Pair Mardi Gras with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Mardi Gras Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Mardi Gras from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 1342 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Redbud (SW 6312) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redbud swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Mardi Gras
Behr's nearest match is Sensuous (MQ1-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.13). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mardi Gras without repainting risk. See the full Sensuous swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Valspar, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Pretty Peony (1006-3B) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pretty Peony swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Mardi Gras
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Mardi Gras. The nearest is Salsa Diane (PPG1186-6) at ΔE 3.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Salsa Diane swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Mardi Gras
Glidden's nearest match is Canterbury Lane Red (70RR 17/372), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.63). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mardi Gras without repainting risk. See the full Canterbury Lane Red swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Mardi Gras
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Hibiscus Flower (102-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.12). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Mardi Gras without repainting risk. See the full Hibiscus Flower swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Redbud (HGSW 2043) — very close at ΔE 3.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Redbud swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Mardi Gras
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Mardi Gras is Candied Apple (DE5054). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 18 vs 18). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Candied Apple and you'll get the same color. See the full Candied Apple swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Lake Red (NO. W92) — very close at ΔE 3.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 17 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lake Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Punky Pink (1129) — very close at ΔE 3.17, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 16 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Punky Pink swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Mardi Gras
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Mardi Gras. The nearest is Thistle Tip (BD58) at ΔE 4.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 21 vs 18). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Thistle Tip swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Mardi Gras
At Kompozit, the closest color to Mardi Gras is Temptress (1144) — very close at ΔE 2.21, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 20 vs 18) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Temptress swatch →