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Valspar Merlot (V078-6) Paint Color


Color Name: Merlot (V078-6)
Hex Color Code: #663F44
RGB Color Code: RGB(102, 63, 68)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.2%, 33.3%, 60.0%
Color Family (Hue): red





About Merlot (V078-6) color - its meaning and example


What color is Merlot (V078-6)?

Merlot (V078-6) color belongs to the red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot (V078-6) is #663F44, and the RGB color code is RGB(102, 63, 68).

In the RGB color model, Merlot (V078-6) has a red value of 102, a green value of 63, and a blue value of 68. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.2% magenta, 33.3% yellow, and 60.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 23.6 % saturation, and 32.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot (V078-6) has a hue of 352.3° (degrees), 38.2 % saturation and 40.0 % brightness/value.


Merlot (V078-6) is cool or warm?

The color Merlot (V078-6) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Merlot (V078-6)?

Merlot (V078-6) has an LRV of nearly 7. 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 (V078-6)

Light Color


Compare LRV 7 of Merlot (V078-6) 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 7 puts Valspar Merlot (V078-6) 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 (V078-6) (Paint - Valspar) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(102, 63, 68)
Red
102 (40.0%)
Green
63 (24.7%)
Blue
68 (26.7%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.24%
Yellow
33.33%
Key
60.00%

HSL

HSL(352.31deg, 23.6 %, 32.4 %)

Hue
352.31°
Saturation
23.64 %.
Lightness
32.35 %.

RYB

RYB(147, 131, 140)
Red
147 (57.7%)
Yellow
131 (51.5%)
Blue
140 (55.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
352.31°
Saturation
38.24 %.
Brightness / Value
40.00 %.

HWB

H: 352.31°

W: 24.71 %

B: 60.00 %

XYZ

X : 8.3

Y : 6.8

Z : 6.34

YXY

Y1 : 6.8

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 60.00%

M : 75.29%

Y : 73.33%


LRV

~ 6.8 %

Munsell Color System

5.8R 3.0/2.8

CIE-Lab

L : 31.34

A : 17.78

B : 4.09

CIE-Lch

L : 31.34

C : 18.24

H : 12.95

CIE-Luv

L : 31.34

U : 24.02

V : 1.97

Hunter-Lab

L : 26.07

A : 11.2

B : 3.82






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Merlot (V078-6) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the colors similar to Merlot (V078-6) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#704241
Deep Coffee
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)
#614051
Eggplant (Aubergine)
ΔE - 5.74 (94.3% similar)
#733635
Garnet
ΔE - 6.92 (93.1% similar)
#722F37
Red Wine
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Pantone PMS


#77494D
PANTONE 4096 C
ΔE - 4.48 (95.5% similar)
#643335
PANTONE 1817 C
ΔE - 4.66 (95.3% similar)
#754D52
PANTONE 4097 C
ΔE - 4.86 (95.1% similar)
#6A3735
PANTONE 498 C
ΔE - 5.34 (94.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to British Standard 4800


#7B4945
BS 04-C-39 - Copperbeech
ΔE - 6.69 (93.3% similar)
#5E354B
BS 24-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 7.28 (92.7% similar)


RAL Classic


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to RAL Classic


#66332B
RAL 8012 - Red Brown
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Merlot (V078-6) (Paint - Valspar)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Merlot (V078-6) (Paint - Valspar). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Valspar


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Valspar


#6D3F48
Stoic (1010-6)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)
#663D3A
Brown Plum (1006-7A)
ΔE - 3.89 (96.1% similar)
#703D3D
Molten Sulphur (V080-6)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Dunn-Edwards


#674247
Jazz Berry Jam (DET 401)
ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
#684141
Folklore (DET 413)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
#643B46
Wine Goblet (DET 400)
ΔE - 2.71 (97.3% similar)
#69444F
Wine Stain (DEA 145)
ΔE - 3.25 (96.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Sherwin Williams


#623F45
Deep Maroon (SW 0072)
ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
#5F3D3F
Cordovan (SW 6027)
ΔE - 2.29 (97.7% similar)
#5D3736
Sommelier (SW 7595)
ΔE - 4.02 (96.0% similar)
#63333E
Burgundy (SW 6300)
ΔE - 4.27 (95.7% similar)





Behr


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Behr


#684344
Twinberry (MQ1-14)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
#70474B
Formal Maroon (PPU1-14)
ΔE - 2.94 (97.1% similar)
#5E4145
Raspberry Truffle (MQ1-49)
ΔE - 3.29 (96.7% similar)
#744245
Rumors (MQ1-15)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.1% similar)


PPG Paints


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to PPG Paints


#604046
Gooseberry (PPG1048-7)
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
#71424A
Red Red Wine (PPG1049-7)
ΔE - 2.97 (97.0% similar)
#723F45
Merlot (PPG13-04)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#6C403E
Burgundy Wine (PPG1053-7)
ΔE - 3.71 (96.3% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Merlot (V078-6) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Merlot (V078-6) to Benjamin Moore


#6D4243
Ruby Dusk (1267)
ΔE - 2.59 (97.4% similar)
#693A3C
Cascabel Chile (CSP-445)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)
#6C4551
Bordéaux Red (1365)
ΔE - 3.74 (96.3% similar)
#64413D
Nicolson Red (CW-270)
ΔE - 4.34 (95.7% similar)








Color Combinations


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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.

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.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Valspar Merlot (V078-6) - #663F44 Color Images and Patterns


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