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Benjamin Moore Merlot Red
2006-10 · #9E3E2E · LRV ~10.9
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red (~94% proximity)Merlot Red (2006-10) is a deep red from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 10.9 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Chinese Red (~94% proximity).
Closest tone to Merlot Red in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
10.9 · Very dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
2006-10
HEX
#9E3E2E
RGB
158, 62, 46
HSL
9°, 55%, 40%
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Merlot Red FAQ
What is the LRV of Merlot Red?
Merlot Red has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.9 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 Merlot Red in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Chinese Red (SW 0057), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Rave Red (HGSW6608), ~91% proximity; Valspar: Cinnamon Sunset (V008-3), ~91% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Red Revival (DEA154), ~90% proximity; Glidden: Rum Punch (PPG1190-7), ~89% proximity; PPG: Rum Raisin (PPG1064-7), ~89% proximity; Behr: Fire Cracker (PPU2-16), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Bamboozle (No. 304), ~79% 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 Merlot Red?
The HEX code of Merlot Red (2006-10) is #9E3E2E, RGB 158, 62, 46. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.