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Valspar Merman

T601 · #6A8097 · LRV 20.7

Compare with other brands: PPG Silver Blueberry is a 99% match

Merman (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%

Family

Blues

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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.