Behr Deep Merlot
M100-7 · #574958 · LRV ~7.5
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Purple Fury (~97% proximity)Deep Merlot (M100-7) is a deep purple from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 7.5 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Purple Fury (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
7.5 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
M100-7
HEX
#574958
RGB
87, 73, 88
HSL
296°, 9%, 32%
Family
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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, in this site’s digital reading. 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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Deep Merlot in other brands?
Valspar: Purple Fury (4001-4C), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Grappa (1393), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Nightshade (DET407), ~94% proximity; PPG: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~91% proximity; Glidden: Blackberry (PPG1172-7), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (SW 6265), ~90% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Quixotic Plum (HGSW6265), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Paean Black (No. 294), ~85% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.