Valspar Merlot
V078-6 · #663F44 · LRV ~6.8
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Jazz Berry Jam (~97% proximity)Merlot (V078-6) is a deep red from Valspar with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 6.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Jazz Berry Jam (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Merlot in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
6.8 · Very dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Warm
Code
V078-6
HEX
#663F44
RGB
102, 63, 68
HSL
352°, 24%, 32%
Family
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Merlot FAQ
What undertone does Merlot have?
Merlot has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep red, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. 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 Merlot?
Merlot has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 6.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting. 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?
Dunn-Edwards: Jazz Berry Jam (DET401), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Deep Maroon (SW 0072), ~96% proximity; PPG: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cordovan (HGSW6027), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Preference Red (No. 297), ~93% proximity; Glidden: Gooseberry (PPG1048-7), ~93% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Ruby Dusk (1267), ~93% proximity; Behr: Divine Wine (PPU1-02), ~86% 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 (V078-6) is #663F44, RGB 102, 63, 68. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.