Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Merlin's Robes |
| SKU | 8001-47G |
| Hex | #3D4281 |
| RGB | 61, 66, 129 |
| HSL | 236°, 36%, 37% |
| LRV | 6 |
| Undertone | blue / cool |
| Family | Blue |
About Valspar Merlin's Robes
At LRV 6, Merlin's Robes is about as dark as paint gets — it reads near-black on a wall and reveals its character only in direct daylight or under warm bulbs. Its blue undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. In rooms with little natural light it can feel heavy, so reserve it for spaces you want to feel enveloping.
Merlin's Robes earns its keep as a statement: accent walls, a front door, cabinetry, a moody powder room, or exterior trim where you want sharp contrast. Blues calm a room, which makes them popular in bedrooms, bathrooms and home offices.
Closest matches at every US brand
10 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all blue from that brand.
Benjamin Moore
Kompozit
Dunn-Edwards
Behr
Sherwin-Williams
PPG / Glidden
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Merlin's Robes within Valspar's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #3D4281 in HSL space. Pair Merlin's Robes with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Valspar Merlin's Robes Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Merlin's Robes from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Valspar 8001-47G directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Basic Blue (CC-968), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.55). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 8 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Merlin's Robes without repainting risk. See the full Basic Blue swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Kompozit's nearest match is Frozen Blue (0606), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone, so it substitutes for Merlin's Robes without repainting risk. See the full Frozen Blue swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Merlin's Robes is Cobalt (DEA140) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cobalt swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
At Behr, the closest color to Merlin's Robes is Bossa Nova (S540-7) — very close at ΔE 2.77, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6) and carries a cool blue undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bossa Nova swatch →
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Merlin's Robes. The nearest is Valiant Violet (SW 6818) at ΔE 3.66 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 6 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Valiant Violet swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Merlin's Robes. The nearest is Daring Indigo (1166-7) at ΔE 4.41 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 7 vs 6). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Daring Indigo swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Merlin's Robes — the nearest deck color, Silos District (JG-92), is clearly different (ΔE 8.19). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8001-47G instead. See the full Silos District swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Merlin's Robes — the nearest deck color, Last Call (BD-LC), is clearly different (ΔE 11.16). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8001-47G instead. See the full Last Call swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Farrow & Ball doesn't make a true equivalent of Merlin's Robes — the nearest deck color, Hague Blue (NO. 30), is clearly different (ΔE 13.91). For an exact match, any Farrow & Ball retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8001-47G instead. See the full Hague Blue swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Merlin's Robes
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Merlin's Robes — the nearest deck color, Night Groove (PNT100-DP-77), is clearly different (ΔE 18.81). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Valspar 8001-47G instead. See the full Night Groove swatch →