Valspar Merman
T601 · #6A8097 · LRV ~20.7
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Silver Blueberry (~99% proximity)Merman (T601) is a dark blue from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 20.7 (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 PPG Silver Blueberry (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Merman in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
20.7 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
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, 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 Merman?
Merman has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Merman in other brands?
PPG: Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Silver Blueberry (PPG1163-5), ~98% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Lakeville (DE5872), ~97% proximity; Behr: Thundercloud (S520-5), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (SW 6536), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Searching Blue (HGSW6536), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Old Blue Jeans (839), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Cook's Blue (No. 237), ~81% 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 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.