Benjamin Moore Merlot Red (2006-10) Paint Color

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.

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.