Benjamin Moore Merlot Red 2006-10

What are Benjamin Moore Merlot Red undertones?

The undertone of Merlot Red can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Merlot Red 2006-10 cool or warm?

warm

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With a hue of 9° thisdark redrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2006-10 Merlot Red HSL code: 9, 55%, 40%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Using dark warm shades like rich reds and browns creates a cozy and intimate atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, libraries, and living rooms. These colors add depth and warmth. However, be careful when using them in small spaces or rooms with low ceilings, as they can make the space feel even smaller.

How light temperature affects Merlot Red

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Merlot Red:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

2006-10
Merlot Red

• 1298
  Coral Bronze

  

• 2090-10
  Grand Canyon Red

  

• 1307
  Geranium

  

• 2006-20
  Sangria

  

Darker shades

2006-10
Merlot Red

• HC-183
  Country Redwood

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Merlot Red with a red hue, complementary colors are those with a green hue close to 189, such as Benjamin Moore Polished Slate and Gossamer Blue.

2006-10
Merlot Red

• 713
  Polished Slate

  

• 2123-40
  Gossamer Blue

  

• HC-150
  Yarmouth Blue

  

• 2129-70
  Silver Cloud

  

• 1672
  Alfresco

  

• 1620
  Blue Heather

  

• 2129-50
  Winter Lake

  

LRV of Merlot Red

Merlot Red has an LRV of 11.57% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#9D3D2D
RGB Decimal	157, 61, 45
RGB Percent	61.57%, 23.92%, 17.65%
HSV	Hue: 9° Saturation: 71.34% Value: 61.57%
HSL	hsl(9, 55, 40)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 61.15 Yellow: 71.34 Key: 38.43
YIQ	Y: 87.88 I: 62.348 Q: 15.328
XYZ	X: 16.049 Y: 10.697 Z: 3.702
CIE Lab	L:39.066 a:39.004 b:30.151
CIE Luv	L:39.066 u:73.297 v:22.764
Decimal	10304813
Hunter Lab	32.707, 30.35, 16.184