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Dunn-Edwards Merlot
DE5055 · #A44A56 · LRV ~13.5
Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Travers Red (~97% proximity)Merlot (DE5055) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 13.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Travers Red (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Merlot in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
13.5 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
DE5055
HEX
#A44A56
RGB
164, 74, 86
HSL
352°, 38%, 47%
Family
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Merlot FAQ
What is the LRV of Merlot?
Merlot has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 13.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Merlot in other brands?
Benjamin Moore: Travers Red (CW-345), ~97% proximity; PPG: Heart's Afire (PPG13-14), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Heart's Afire (PPG13-14), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Cherry Kisses (V042-5), ~91% proximity; Behr: Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01), ~91% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (SW 6313), ~89% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (HGSW6313), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), ~87% 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?
The HEX code of Merlot (DE5055) is #A44A56, RGB 164, 74, 86. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.