Merlot
SW 2704 · Sherwin-Williams
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#51323B
LRV
4
Family
Red
SW 2704
Color profile
Light value
4 · Very deep
Undertone
Warm warm, red lean
Family
Red Also reads purple
Availability
Interior & exterior
“Warm with a hint of spice. This full-bodied purple is sure to start conversations in dining rooms and gathering spaces.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 4 Very deep · absorbs most light for a dramatic, saturated look
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around MerlotThis colorMerlotSherwin-Williams · SW 2704
CoordinatingEgret WhiteSherwin-Williams · SW 7570CoordinatingCornwall SlateSherwin-Williams · SW 9131CoordinatingCreamySherwin-Williams · SW 7012Similar colors
Tap any color to compareMerlot vs Blackberry
4LRV5
#51323BHex#533640
RedFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Merlot vs Marooned
4LRV4
#51323BHex#4E3132
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Merlot vs Deep Maroon
4LRV7
#51323BHex#623F45
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Merlot vs Cordovan
4LRV6
#51323BHex#5F3D3F
RedFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Merlot vs Burgundy
4LRV5
#51323BHex#63333E
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, red lean
Merlot vs Rookwood Dark Red
4LRV3
#51323BHex#4B2929
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Merlot vs Carnelian
4LRV6
#51323BHex#573E3E
RedFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Merlot vs Sommelier
4LRV5
#51323BHex#5D3736
RedFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Merlot vs Dark Auburn
4LRV5
#51323BHex#5A3532
RedFamilyRed
warm, red leanUndertonewarm, peach lean
Merlot vs Mature Grape
4LRV7
#51323BHex#5F3F54
RedFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, pink lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareMerlot vs Jester
4LRV7
#51323BHex#5A3646
RedFamilyBrown
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Jester is close match · 3 points lighter · cooler compared with Merlot.
Merlot vs Dark Purple
4LRV6
#51323BHex#4B3540
RedFamilyPurple
warm, red leanUndertonecool, red lean
Dark Purple is close match · 1 points lighter · leans greener compared with Merlot.
The full strip
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What is the LRV of Merlot?
Merlot (SW 2704) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 4, so it absorbs most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the very dark range.
Is Merlot a warm or cool color?
Merlot has a warm undertone (warm, red lean).
Can Merlot be used outside?
Yes, Merlot is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Merlot from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Merlot is Jester (CC-34) by Benjamin Moore, close match · 3 points lighter · cooler.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2704
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