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Sherwin Williams Merlot (SW 2704) Paint Color


Color Name: Merlot (SW 2704)
Hex Color Code: #51323B
RGB Color Code: RGB(81, 50, 59)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 38.3%, 27.2%, 68.2%
Color Family (Hue): Purple





About Merlot (SW 2704) color - its meaning and example


What color is Merlot (SW 2704)?

Merlot (SW 2704) color belongs to the Purple color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Merlot (SW 2704) is #51323B, and the RGB color code is RGB(81, 50, 59).

In the RGB color model, Merlot (SW 2704) has a red value of 81, a green value of 50, and a blue value of 59. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 38.3% magenta, 27.2% yellow, and 68.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 342.6° (degrees), 23.7 % saturation, and 25.7 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Merlot (SW 2704) has a hue of 342.6° (degrees), 38.3 % saturation and 31.8 % brightness/value.


Merlot (SW 2704) is cool or warm?

The color Merlot (SW 2704) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Merlot (SW 2704)?

Merlot (SW 2704) has an LRV of nearly 4. By LRV value, it is a very 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 (SW 2704)

Light Color


Compare LRV 4 of Merlot (SW 2704) 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 4 puts Sherwin Williams Merlot (SW 2704) 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 (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(81, 50, 59)
Red
81 (31.8%)
Green
50 (19.6%)
Blue
59 (23.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
38.27%
Yellow
27.16%
Key
68.24%

HSL

HSL(342.58deg, 23.7 %, 25.7 %)

Hue
342.58°
Saturation
23.66 %.
Lightness
25.69 %.

RYB

RYB(162, 146, 161)
Red
162 (63.6%)
Yellow
146 (57.4%)
Blue
161 (63.2%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
342.58°
Saturation
38.27 %.
Brightness / Value
31.76 %.

HWB

H: 342.58°

W: 19.61 %

B: 68.24 %

XYZ

X : 5.32

Y : 4.35

Z : 4.7

YXY

Y1 : 4.35

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.3

CMY

C : 68.24%

M : 80.39%

Y : 76.86%


LRV

~ 4.3 %

Munsell Color System

10RP 2.3/2.7

CIE-Lab

L : 24.78

A : 15.51

B : 0.18

CIE-Lch

L : 24.78

C : 15.51

H : 0.67

CIE-Luv

L : 24.78

U : 17.35

V : -1.93

Hunter-Lab

L : 20.85

A : 9.1

B : 1.24






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Merlot (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Merlot (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.



#614051
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ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
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ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)
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ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)





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


RAL Design


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to RAL Design




Pantone TCX


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Pantone PMS


#4B353A
PANTONE 2478 C
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#4A3041
PANTONE 5185 C
ΔE - 4.26 (95.7% similar)
#582D40
PANTONE 7644 C
ΔE - 4.74 (95.3% similar)
#5B3043
PANTONE 8543 C
ΔE - 4.78 (95.2% similar)


British Standard 4800


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to British Standard 4800


#5E354B
BS 24-E-58 - Purple
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#493230
BS 04-C-40 - Maroon
ΔE - 6.20 (93.8% similar)


RAL Classic


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to RAL Classic


#3E2022
RAL 3007 - Black Red
ΔE - 6.85 (93.2% similar)
#47243C
RAL 4007 - Purple Violet
ΔE - 7.00 (93.0% similar)





Paint similar to Merlot (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Merlot (SW 2704) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). 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.


Sherwin Williams


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Sherwin Williams


#51323B
Merlot (SW 2704)
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#533640
Blackberry (SW 7577)
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
#623F45
Deep Maroon (SW 0072)
ΔE - 4.90 (95.1% similar)
#5F3D3F
Cordovan (SW 6027)
ΔE - 5.04 (95.0% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Benjamin Moore


#5A3646
Jester (CC-34)
ΔE - 3.58 (96.4% similar)
#4B3540
Dark Purple (2073-10)
ΔE - 3.60 (96.4% similar)
#62334A
Grape Juice (2074-10)
ΔE - 6.50 (93.5% similar)
#693541
Radicchio (CC-32)
ΔE - 6.58 (93.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to PPG Paints


#604046
Gooseberry (PPG1048-7)
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)
#5C4450
Purple Basil (PPG1046-7)
ΔE - 6.26 (93.7% similar)
#603E53
Love Potion (PPG1179-7)
ΔE - 6.55 (93.5% similar)
#6D4052
Chilled Wine (PPG1045-7)
ΔE - 7.70 (92.3% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Dunn-Edwards


#643B46
Wine Goblet (DET 400)
ΔE - 4.87 (95.1% similar)
#58424C
Grapes of Wrath (DET 409)
ΔE - 5.77 (94.2% similar)
#593C50
Mulberry (DEA 194)
ΔE - 5.84 (94.2% similar)
#674247
Jazz Berry Jam (DET 401)
ΔE - 6.27 (93.7% similar)


Behr


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Behr


#5E4145
Raspberry Truffle (MQ1-49)
ΔE - 5.20 (94.8% similar)
#5B4051
Vixen (PPU17-03)
ΔE - 5.93 (94.1% similar)
#533E4F
Oriental Eggplant (PPU17-02)
ΔE - 6.32 (93.7% similar)
#5C464A
Dark Berry (HDC-CL-07)
ΔE - 7.08 (92.9% similar)


Valspar


Merlot (SW 2704) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Merlot (SW 2704) to Valspar


#5F2D3A
Power Tie (P041)
ΔE - 5.44 (94.6% similar)
#5A4050
Plummy Rouge (8003-2G)
ΔE - 5.75 (94.3% similar)
#663F44
Merlot (V078-6)
ΔE - 5.82 (94.2% similar)
#594052
Ripe Mulberry (V076-6)
ΔE - 6.37 (93.6% 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


Sherwin Williams Merlot (SW 2704) - #51323B Color Images and Patterns


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