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Behr So Merlot (PPU1-15) Paint Color


Color Name: So Merlot (PPU1-15)
Hex Color Code: #84525A
RGB Color Code: RGB(132, 82, 90)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 37.9%, 31.8%, 48.2%
Color Family (Hue): Red





About So Merlot (PPU1-15) color - its meaning and example


What color is So Merlot (PPU1-15)?

So Merlot (PPU1-15) color belongs to the Red color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for So Merlot (PPU1-15) is #84525A, and the RGB color code is RGB(132, 82, 90).

In the RGB color model, So Merlot (PPU1-15) has a red value of 132, a green value of 82, and a blue value of 90. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 37.9% magenta, 31.8% yellow, and 48.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 350.4° (degrees), 23.4 % saturation, and 42.0 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, So Merlot (PPU1-15) has a hue of 350.4° (degrees), 37.9 % saturation and 51.8 % brightness/value.


So Merlot (PPU1-15) is cool or warm?

The color So Merlot (PPU1-15) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of So Merlot (PPU1-15)?

So Merlot (PPU1-15) has an LRV of nearly 12. 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

So Merlot (PPU1-15)

Light Color


Compare LRV 12 of So Merlot (PPU1-15) 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 12 puts Behr So Merlot (PPU1-15) 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


So Merlot (PPU1-15) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(132, 82, 90)
Red
132 (51.8%)
Green
82 (32.2%)
Blue
90 (35.3%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
37.88%
Yellow
31.82%
Key
48.24%

HSL

HSL(350.4deg, 23.4 %, 42.0 %)

Hue
350.4°
Saturation
23.36 %.
Lightness
41.96 %.

RYB

RYB(122, 108, 114)
Red
122 (47.7%)
Yellow
108 (42.3%)
Blue
114 (44.5%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
350.4°
Saturation
37.88 %.
Brightness / Value
51.76 %.

HWB

H: 350.4°

W: 32.16 %

B: 48.24 %

XYZ

X : 14.38

Y : 11.68

Z : 11.17

YXY

Y1 : 11.68

X : 0.39

Y2 : 0.31

CMY

C : 48.24%

M : 67.84%

Y : 64.71%


LRV

~ 11.7 %

Munsell Color System

3R 3.9/4.2

CIE-Lab

L : 40.7

A : 22.02

B : 4.14

CIE-Lch

L : 40.7

C : 22.4

H : 10.64

CIE-Luv

L : 40.7

U : 31.75

V : 1.51

Hunter-Lab

L : 34.17

A : 15.3

B : 4.54






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to So Merlot (PPU1-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to So Merlot (PPU1-15) (Paint - Behr). 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.



#905D5D
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ΔE - 7.02 (93.0% similar)





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


RAL Design


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to RAL Design


#7F5158
RAL 010 40 20 - Sunset Red
ΔE - 1.29 (98.7% similar)
#7D4F51
RAL 020 40 20 - Antique Red
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
#775359
RAL 010 40 15 - Rust Brown
ΔE - 4.01 (96.0% similar)
#8D4856
RAL 010 40 30 - Dull Magenta
ΔE - 4.30 (95.7% similar)


Pantone TCX


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Pantone PMS


#874B52
PANTONE 4985 C
ΔE - 2.96 (97.0% similar)
#844A4F
PANTONE 8540 C
ΔE - 3.35 (96.7% similar)
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PANTONE 4100 C
ΔE - 3.83 (96.2% similar)
#754D52
PANTONE 4097 C
ΔE - 3.94 (96.1% similar)


British Standard 4800


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to British Standard 4800




RAL Classic


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to RAL Classic


#8D3C4B
RAL 4002 - Red Violet
ΔE - 7.21 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to So Merlot (PPU1-15) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to So Merlot (PPU1-15) (Paint - Behr). 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.


Behr


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Behr


#905D5F
Spiced Potpourri (S130-6)
ΔE - 4.68 (95.3% similar)
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Bolero (PPU1-12)
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)
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Carpe Diem (MQ1-16)
ΔE - 5.29 (94.7% similar)


Sherwin Williams


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Sherwin Williams


#895460
Aged Wine (SW 6299)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#864C52
Cordial (SW 6306)
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#81585B
Alaea (SW 7579)
ΔE - 3.15 (96.8% similar)
#8D5869
Berry Bush (SW 6292)
ΔE - 4.35 (95.7% similar)


PPG Paints


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to PPG Paints


#89585D
Old Burgundy (PPG13-05)
ΔE - 2.31 (97.7% similar)
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Pomegranate Punch (PPG13-01)
ΔE - 3.44 (96.6% similar)
#92555B
Mesa Red (PPG1052-6)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.3% similar)
#8E5B68
Cabernet (PPG1049-6)
ΔE - 4.04 (96.0% similar)





Benjamin Moore


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Benjamin Moore


#8C5059
Cherokee Brick (2082-30)
ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 2.76 (97.2% similar)
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Tawny Port (1281)
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)
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Modern Romance (CSP-435)
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


Valspar


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Valspar


#8A5255
Maroon Rover (V079-6)
ΔE - 2.85 (97.1% similar)
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Muted Red (1008-5A)
ΔE - 5.76 (94.2% similar)
#8E6262
Fruitwood (1006-7B)
ΔE - 6.16 (93.8% similar)
#7A5855
Berry Brandy (1005-9B)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


So Merlot (PPU1-15) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of So Merlot (PPU1-15) to Dunn-Edwards


#82495A
Mahogany Cherry (DE 5020)
ΔE - 3.97 (96.0% similar)
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Red Maple Leaf (DET 443)
ΔE - 4.67 (95.3% similar)
#825E61
Ripe Plum (DE 6020)
ΔE - 5.11 (94.9% similar)
#8E5E5E
Antique Garnet (DE 6027)
ΔE - 5.14 (94.9% 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


Behr So Merlot (PPU1-15) - #84525A Color Images and Patterns


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