REDS

Mars

#934838

RGB 147, 72, 56 · HSL 11°, 45%, 40% · CMYK 0, 51, 62, 42

Mars is #934838 in HEX — rgb(147, 72, 56), hsl(11°, 45%, 40%), cmyk(0%, 51%, 62%, 42%).

Mars pulls into the rich end of the reds spectrum — HSL 11°, 45%, 40%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#934838

RGB147, 72, 56

HSL11°, 45%, 40%

HSV11°, 62%, 58%

CMYK0, 51, 62, 42

Decimal9652280

CSS RGBrgb(147, 72, 56)

CSS HSLhsl(11, 45%, 40%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Mars 2172-20

Exact match

Dulux

Rangitoto NZ10D9

ΔE 1.9 · #904433

Hallman-Lindsay

Dark Marmalade 1040

ΔE 2.5 · #994939

Sherwin-Williams

Flower Pot SW6334

ΔE 2.6 · #8F4438

Vista Paint

Dark Marmalade C-1039

ΔE 3.2 · #964634

Behr

Smokin Hot MQ1-24

ΔE 3.4 · #944A3F

PPG

Cedar Chest 1065-7

ΔE 3.8 · #91493E

Dunn-Edwards

Arabian Red DEA155

ΔE 5.1 · #A14C3F

Valspar

Russet Red 2011-7

ΔE 5.2 · #944F43

IKEA

IKEA106 106

ΔE 5.3 · #864633

Kilz

Autumn Ridge LB100-01

ΔE 5.6 · #9E5646

RAL

Copper Brown 8004

ΔE 5.7 · #8E402A

Colorhouse

Clay .04 Clay-04

ΔE 6.2 · #8C4D35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 7.1 · #9A4039

Farrow & Ball

Picture Gallery Red 42

ΔE 7.9 · #A15A4D

Dutch Boy

Terra Cotta 7472

ΔE 7.9 · #864326

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

11/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#934838

#388394

Analogous

#943855

#934838

#947738

Triadic

#934838

#389449

#493894

Split-Complementary

#934838

#389477

#385594

Tetradic

#934838

#559438

#388394

#773894

Monochromatic

#25120E

#5C2E23

#934838

#C06C59

#D59D90

Rectangle

#934838

#839438

#388394

#493894

Compound

#934838

#947738

#388394

#385594

Variations

Lighter

#BC624E

#C68D80

#DABFB9

Darker

#78392B

#54271C

#321610

Saturation

#745D58

#944938

#B0371C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

6.51:1

vs Black

3.22:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#934838

#716835

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#934838

#5A5A3A

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#934838

#92484E

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Mars carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#AE6345

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#934838

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#9B6869

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEAE9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#366C78

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #934838;

CSS — background

background-color: #934838;

CSS Variable

--color-mars: #934838;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'mars': '#934838' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#934838] text-[#934838]

SCSS

$mars: #934838;

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#9A4B3D · ΔE 2.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #934838?

#934838 is Mars, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #934838 warm or cool?

Mars reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Mars?

Mars works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Mars?

Mars pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Mars?

You can download Mars on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Mars?

The hex code is #934838. In RGB it's 147, 72, 56, and in HSL it's 11°, 45%, 40%.

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