Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE 5055) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Merlot (DE 5055) |
| Hex Color Code: | #A44A56 |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(164, 74, 86) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 54.9%, 47.6%, 35.7% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Merlot (DE 5055)?
Merlot (DE 5055) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot (DE 5055) is #A44A56, and the RGB color code is RGB(164, 74, 86).
In the RGB color model, Merlot (DE 5055) has a red value of 164, a green value of 74, and a blue value of 86. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 54.9% magenta, 47.6% yellow, and 35.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352° (degrees), 37.8 % saturation, and 46.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot (DE 5055) has a hue of 352° (degrees), 54.9 % saturation and 64.3 % brightness/value.
Merlot (DE 5055) is cool or warm?
The color Merlot (DE 5055) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Merlot (DE 5055)?
Merlot (DE 5055) has an LRV of nearly 13. By LRV value, it is a dark color.
Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.
Dark Color
Merlot (DE 5055)
Light Color
Compare LRV 13 of Merlot (DE 5055) with dark and light Color
LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space.
Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 13 puts Dunn-Edwards Merlot (DE 5055) paint color in the
darker category.
- Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
- Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.
Color Codes - Color Space Conversions
Merlot (DE 5055) (Paint - Dunn-Edwards) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(164, 74, 86)
Red
164 (64.3%)
Green
74 (29.0%)
Blue
86 (33.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
54.88%
Yellow
47.56%
Key
35.69%
HSL
HSL(352deg, 37.8 %, 46.7 %)
Hue
352°
Saturation
37.82 %.
Lightness
46.67 %.
RYB
RYB(132, 92, 93)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Yellow
92 (36.2%)
Blue
93 (36.6%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
352°
Saturation
54.88 %.
Brightness / Value
64.31 %.
HWB
H: 352°
W: 29.02 %
B: 35.69 %
XYZ
X : 19.44
Y : 13.46
Z : 10.38
YXY
Y1 : 13.46
X : 0.45
Y2 : 0.31
CMY
C : 35.69%
M : 70.98%
Y : 66.27%
LRV
~ 13.5 %
Munsell Color System
3.4R 4.2/8
CIE-Lab
L : 43.45
A : 38.33
B : 11.14
CIE-Lch
L : 43.45
C : 39.92
H : 16.21
CIE-Luv
L : 43.45
U : 62.19
V : 6.49
Hunter-Lab
L : 36.69
A : 30.36
B : 8.91
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Color Combinations
View more Merlot (DE 5055) - #A44A56 color palettes and coordinating colors
3B1A1F
5E2A31
813A44
A44A56
BA6772
CA8A92
DAADB3
Monochromatic Color Palette
Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.
984AA4
A44A83
A44A56
A46B4A
A4984A
Analogous Color Palette
Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.
A44A56
56A44A
4A56A4
Triadic Color Palette
The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel
A44A56
83A44A
4AA498
6B4AA4
Tetradic Color Palette
The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.
A44A56
AD5C67
B66E78
BF8089
C8929A
D2A4AA
DBB7BB
E4C9CC
EDDBDD
F6EDEE
FFFFFF
A44A56
94434D
833B45
73343C
622C34
52252B
421E22
31161A
210F11
100709
000000
Example Color Images and Mockup
Merlot (DE 5055) - #A44A56 Color Images and Patterns
