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Merlot Fields
Merlot Fields is a very deep, warm color with warm (red, orange or yellow) character. Its estimated light reflectance value (LRV) is about 5.2, so it reflects roughly 5% of the light that hits it.
Color facts
| Hex | #712735 |
|---|---|
| RGB | 113, 39, 53 |
| HSL | 349°, 49%, 30% |
| Estimated LRV | 5.2 |
| Temperature | warm |
| Text on it | White text, contrast 10.3:1 |
LRV here is estimated from the screen color (relative luminance). Paint brands publish measured LRVs on their own chips, which can differ.
How it reads on a wall
Close to black on the wall. Best for doors, window frames, cabinetry, a single accent wall or exterior trim. Needs strong light and careful sheen choice.
North-facing rooms get cool, indirect light all day; a warm color like this one helps balance it.
South- and west-facing rooms get warm, strong light that will make this color look warmer and more saturated in the afternoon.
Rooms it suits
- Front doors and interior doors
- Cabinetry and built-ins
- Window frames and exterior trim
- One accent wall in a well-lit room
A 60-30-10 palette built on Merlot Fields
White Beach
Merlot Fields
Nordic Forest
The 60-30-10 rule splits a room into a main color, a secondary color and an accent. Swap in real paint and fabric samples before you buy.
Harmonies
Complementary
Nordic Forest#317362Analogous
Stone Age Queen#7A3F2BAnalogous
Midnight Aubergine#853C69Triadic
Forest Empress#3D7016Triadic
Atlantic Navy#13336FSplit complementary
Pine#2B5D34Tints and shades
Lighter tints work as a ceiling or adjoining-room color; deeper shades suit trim, doors or cabinets.
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Getting Merlot Fields in real paint
Merlot Fields is a name from the open color-names list (MIT license), not a specific paint product. Most paint counters can mix a close match: bring a printed or physical sample, or use a brand color-match tool, then buy a sample pot and paint a 2 by 2 foot swatch on two walls. Screens and printers shift color.
On-screen colors are approximations. Pantone, Color of the Year and brand color names are trademarks of their owners.