Merlot

Merlot by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Merlot sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 343°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 4%. Saturation is around 24%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 26%. Hue is close to 343°. The hex value is #51323b. The RGB value is 81, 50, 59.

Merlot has brightness around 4%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.

You can match Merlot with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Merlot works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Merlot is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.