REDS
Mardi Gras
#B9596A
Mardi Gras pulls into the steady end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 41%, 54%. The balanced saturation keeps it present without overwhelming, and the hue reads warm — closer to sunlight than shadow. In interior projects it shines on wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents, particularly within kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Reads best alongside cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents.
Color Codes
Paint Matches
Benjamin Moore
Mardi Gras 1342
Color Theory
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
Tetradic
Variations
Lighter
Darker
Saturation
Interior Use
Best Rooms
kitchens, hallways, powder rooms
Best Uses
wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents
Pairs With
cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents
Accessibility (WCAG)
Deuteranopia
Protanopia
Tritanopia
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BUILD PALETTE WITH THIS COLOR →Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #B9596A?
#B9596A is Mardi Gras, a mid red with a warm undertone.
Is #B9596A warm or cool?
Mardi Gras reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.
What rooms work best with Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras works well in kitchens, hallways, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for wall colors, upholstery, trim, decor accents.
What colors pair well with Mardi Gras?
Mardi Gras pairs naturally with cream, warm beige, dark walnut, antique brass, black accents. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.
Where can I download Mardi Gras?
You can download Mardi Gras 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 RGB value of #B9596A?
#B9596A converts to RGB 185, 89, 106.