Bongo Jazz 5 vs Merlot
Where Bongo Jazz 5 belongs to Dulux's range, Merlot is a Sherwin-Williams color. Bongo Jazz 5 reads as beige-pink, while Merlot reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Bongo Jazz 5 (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Merlot (LRV 4), a difference of 73 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of NaN, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Bongo Jazz 5 vs Merlot Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bongo Jazz 5 on one side and Merlot on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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