Merlot vs Red brown
Merlot is a PPG color while Red brown comes from RAL Classic. Merlot reads as pink, while Red brown reads as pink-red — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 7 and 8, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 10.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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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Merlot vs Red brown Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Merlot on one side and Red brown 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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