Merlot vs Rumors

PPG
·
Behr

Merlot (PPG) and Rumors (Behr) come from different manufacturers. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 7 vs 9 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.0 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room.

Merlot vs Rumors Color Comparison

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

ΔE 2.0Subtle difference

Color Details

Merlot
PPG · PPG13-04
Hex#723f45
LRV7.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG13-04
Undertone
Temperature
Brightnessdark
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Rumors
Behr · MQ1-15
Hex#744245
LRV8.6
BrandBehr
NumberMQ1-15
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessdark
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Merlot
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Merlot
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