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Dunn-Edwards Merlot

DE5055 · #A44A56 · LRV 13.5

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Travers Red is a 97% match

Merlot (DE5055) is a dark red from Dunn-Edwards. Its LRV is about 13.5 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Travers Red (97% match).

Compare Merlot with other brands

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LRV

13.5 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5055

HEX

#A44A56

RGB

164, 74, 86

HSL

352°, 38%, 47%

Family

Reds

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Merlot FAQ

What is the LRV of Merlot?

Merlot has an 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.

What is the closest match to Merlot in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Travers Red (CW-345), 97%; PPG: Heart's Afire (PPG13-14), 96%; Glidden: Heart's Afire (PPG13-14), 94%; Valspar: Cherry Kisses (V042-5), 91%; Behr: Timeless Ruby (HDC-CL-01), 91%; Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (SW 6313), 89%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Kirsch Red (HGSW6313), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Incarnadine (No. 248), 87%. 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 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.