Valspar Merman
T601 · #6A8097 · LRV 20.7
Compare with other brands: PPG Silver Blueberry is a 99% matchMerman (T601) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 20.7 (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 PPG Silver Blueberry (99% match).
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LRV
20.7 · Dark
Undertone
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
T601
HEX
#6A8097
RGB
106, 128, 151
HSL
211°, 18%, 50%
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Merman FAQ
What undertone does Merman have?
Merman has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. 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 Merman?
Merman has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 20.7 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 Merman in other brands?
PPG: Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5), 99%; Glidden: Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Lakeville (DE5872), 97%; Behr: Thundercloud (S520-5), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), 95%; Benjamin Moore: Old Blue Jeans (839), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), 81%. 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 Merman?
The HEX code of Merman (T601) is #6A8097, RGB 106, 128, 151. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.