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Behr Deep Merlot

M100-7 · #574958 · LRV 7.5

Compare with other brands: Valspar Purple Fury is a 97% match

Deep Merlot (M100-7) is a deep purple from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Purple Fury (97% match).

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LRV

7.5 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

M100-7

HEX

#574958

RGB

87, 73, 88

HSL

296°, 9%, 32%

Family

Purples

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Deep Merlot FAQ

What undertone does Deep Merlot have?

Deep Merlot has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep purple. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Deep Merlot?

Deep Merlot has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 7.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Deep Merlot in other brands?

Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Grappa (1393), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), 94%; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), 90%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), 90%; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), 85%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Deep Merlot?

The HEX code of Deep Merlot (M100-7) is #574958, RGB 87, 73, 88. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.