REDS

Merlot Magic

#B64055

RGB 182, 64, 85 · HSL 349°, 48%, 48% · CMYK 0, 65, 53, 29

Merlot Magic is #B64055 in HEX — rgb(182, 64, 85), hsl(349°, 48%, 48%), cmyk(0%, 65%, 53%, 29%).

Merlot Magic pulls into the mid-tone end of the reds spectrum — HSL 349°, 48%, 48%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on feature walls, dining rooms, hallways — anywhere you want energy. Reads best alongside cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim.

Color Codes

HEX#B64055

RGB182, 64, 85

HSL349°, 48%, 48%

HSV349°, 65%, 71%

CMYK0, 65, 53, 29

Decimal11944021

CSS RGBrgb(182, 64, 85)

CSS HSLhsl(349, 48%, 48%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Drop 1329

ΔE 2.8 · #BC4355

Vista Paint

Merlot Magic K-1225

ΔE 3.6 · #AE3D55

Sherwin-Williams

Cherries Jubilee SW6862

ΔE 3.8 · #AB3C51

Behr

Fortune Red BIC-48

ΔE 4.7 · #AF324A

Hallman-Lindsay

Punky Pink 1129

ΔE 5.2 · #B2485B

Valspar

Berry Blush 1004-1A

ΔE 5.4 · #B84D5D

PPG

Red Licorice 1186-7

ΔE 5.6 · #A83E4C

Dulux

Scarlet Ribbons S01G9

ΔE 6.5 · #A4334E

Farrow & Ball

Rectory Red 217

ΔE 6.5 · #A53C49

Dunn-Edwards

Cherry Hill DE5069

ΔE 7.5 · #CC5160

IKEA

IKEA059 59

ΔE 7.6 · #B34C53

Kilz

Bright Orchid LH130

ΔE 8.5 · #9F3A4F

RAL

Red Violet 4002

ΔE 11.4 · #922B3E

Colorhouse

Create .05 Create-05

ΔE 12.4 · #942A35

Kobra

Red 16

ΔE 16.2 · #9A4039

Dutch Boy

International Red D-6771

ΔE 22.5 · #9D0B1E

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

14/100

Dark

0 · DarkLight · 100

Soaks up light and feels moody and intimate. Great for studies, dining rooms and accent walls; pair with ample lighting.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

Reads as a warm red with a pink undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#B64055

#40B5A0

Analogous

#B54090

#B64055

#B56540

Triadic

#B64055

#55B540

#4055B5

Split-Complementary

#B64055

#40B565

#4090B5

Tetradic

#B64055

#90B540

#40B5A0

#6540B5

Monochromatic

#441820

#7D2C3B

#B64055

#CE7384

#E2ACB6

Rectangle

#B64055

#B5A040

#40B5A0

#4055B5

Compound

#B64055

#B56540

#40B5A0

#4090B5

Variations

Lighter

#C86275

#D08F9B

#E0C1C7

Darker

#933143

#67202D

#3D1219

Saturation

#8C696F

#B54055

#D52041

Interior Use

Best Rooms

dining rooms, hallways, feature walls

Best Uses

accent walls, doors, statement furniture

Pairs With

cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

5.45:1

vs Black

3.85:1

AA Large

Deuteranopia

#B64055

#827B51

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#B64055

#626253

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#B64055

#B3494F

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bold · Energetic

Merlot Magic carries the unmistakable charge of red — it raises pulse and appetite, draws the eye first in any room, and refuses to recede. Use it where you want presence: dining rooms that should feel social, hallways that need a focal point, front doors that announce arrival.

SymbolismPassion, urgency, vitality

PersonalityConfident, expressive, daring

energyappetitefocalsocialwarmthstatement

How it looks under different light

#C85D5B

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#B64055

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#B5627F

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECE9E9

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3E9283

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Doors · Mouldings

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #B64055;

CSS — background

background-color: #B64055;

CSS Variable

--color-merlot-magic: #B64055;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'merlot-magic': '#B64055' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#B64055] text-[#B64055]

SCSS

$merlot-magic: #B64055;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B64055?

#B64055 is Merlot Magic, a mid-tone red with a warm undertone.

Is #B64055 warm or cool?

Merlot Magic reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Merlot Magic?

Merlot Magic works well in dining rooms, hallways, feature walls. Designers typically use it for accent walls, doors, statement furniture.

What colors pair well with Merlot Magic?

Merlot Magic pairs naturally with cream walls, oak furniture, brass, soft black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Merlot Magic?

You can download Merlot Magic on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Merlot Magic?

The hex code is #B64055. In RGB it's 182, 64, 85, and in HSL it's 349°, 48%, 48%.

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