Behr Formal Maroon vs. Dulux Dark Garnet

We understand how important it is to remember the details. The colors, each with their own unique beauty and value, are truly special. Both colors belong to the red hue family, although their hue angles differ.
Behr PPU1-14 and Dulux Dark Garnet have pretty similar saturation.
Despite their differences, both colors share a similar value, Behr PPU1-14 radiating a lighter essence compared to Dark Garnet.

Supported paint brands for comparison: Behr, Benjamin Moore, Farrow and Ball, Dulux, Jotun, Little Greene, NCS, Ral Classic, Ral Design, Ral Effect, Sherwin Williams, Valspar, Tikkurila

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Behr Formal Maroon vs. Dulux Dark Garnet

Technical color comparison for Behr Formal Maroon and Dulux Dark Garnet
Behr Formal Maroon	Dulux Dark Garnet
Shared hue scale
12
Hue
354°red	342°red
Saturation
22%	24%more saturated
Lightness?
36%	29%darker
LRV?
9.05	-
CIE L?
34.923	28.567looks darker
Color difference ΔE*₀₀?
6.079
Temperature
Warm	Warm

Preview Formal Maroon and Dark Garnet side by side in different rooms

PPU1-14Formal Maroon

Behr

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Dark Garnet

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Please note that the color shown on this page is a representation and might not exactly match the real shade of the cards, fan decks, or color collections. Your monitor, browser, and screen angle can all affect how the paint looks, so it may not be the same as what you see here. All information on this page is based on RGB and HEX values provided by manufacturers.

It's important to keep in mind that the same color may appear differently on various surfaces due to the nature of those surfaces. For example, the same shade will look different on a rough wall compared to the smooth surface of cabinets.