Benjamin Moore Merlot Red (2006-10) Paint Color
| Color Name: | Merlot Red (2006-10) |
| Hex Color Code: | #9D3D2D |
| RGB Color Code: | RGB(157, 61, 45) |
| CMYK Values*: | 0.0%, 61.1%, 71.3%, 38.4% |
| Color Family (Hue): | Red |
What color is Merlot Red (2006-10)?
Merlot Red (2006-10) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot Red (2006-10) is #9D3D2D, and the RGB color code is RGB(157, 61, 45).
In the RGB color model, Merlot Red (2006-10) has a red value of 157, a green value of 61, and a blue value of 45. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 61.1% magenta, 71.3% yellow, and 38.4% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 55.4 % saturation, and 39.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot Red (2006-10) has a hue of 8.6° (degrees), 71.3 % saturation and 61.6 % brightness/value.
Merlot Red (2006-10) is cool or warm?
The color Merlot Red (2006-10) is a warm color.
What is the LRV of Merlot Red (2006-10)?
Merlot Red (2006-10) has an LRV of nearly 11. 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 Red (2006-10)
Light Color
Compare LRV 11 of Merlot Red (2006-10) 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 11 puts Benjamin Moore Merlot Red (2006-10) 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 Red (2006-10) (Paint - Benjamin Moore) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB
RGBA / RGB
RGB(157, 61, 45)
Red
157 (61.6%)
Green
61 (23.9%)
Blue
45 (17.6%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
61.15%
Yellow
71.34%
Key
38.43%
HSL
HSL(8.57deg, 55.4 %, 39.6 %)
Hue
8.57°
Saturation
55.45 %.
Lightness
39.61 %.
RYB
RYB(166, 112, 95)
Red
166 (65.2%)
Yellow
112 (43.9%)
Blue
95 (37.1%)
HSV/HSB
Hue
8.57°
Saturation
71.34 %.
Brightness / Value
61.57 %.
HWB
H: 8.57°
W: 17.65 %
B: 38.43 %
XYZ
X : 16.05
Y : 10.7
Z : 3.7
YXY
Y1 : 10.7
X : 0.53
Y2 : 0.35
CMY
C : 38.43%
M : 76.08%
Y : 82.35%
LRV
~ 10.7 %
Munsell Color System
9.7R 3.7/9
CIE-Lab
L : 39.06
A : 39.01
B : 30.15
CIE-Lch
L : 39.06
C : 49.3
H : 37.7
CIE-Luv
L : 39.06
U : 73.31
V : 22.76
Hunter-Lab
L : 32.7
A : 30.36
B : 16.18
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Color Combinations
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Triadic Color Palette
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Example Color Images and Mockup
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