Mardi Gras 1342 is a red paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BA5A6B, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Candied Apple from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA5A6B · 1342
Mardi Gras
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Mardi Gras Technical Profile
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Mardi Gras in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mardi Gras in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMardi Gras
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCandied Apple
Candied Apple
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hibiscus Flower
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sensuous
Behr
Nearly identical
Temptress
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Canterbury Lane Red
PPG
Nearly identical
Temptress
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sienna Dust
Valspar
Very similar
Eros Pink
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ibis Pink
Kilz
Very similar
Telemagenta
RAL
Visible difference
Romesco
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mardi Gras
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mardi Gras
#BA5A6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B29080
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mardi Gras
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mardi Gras Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Mardi Gras.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mardi Gras — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mardi Gras have?
Mardi Gras by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Mardi Gras in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mardi Gras from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mardi Gras are Candied Apple by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hibiscus Flower by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sensuous by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mardi Gras's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Mardi Gras's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.