Behr Merino
N260-4 · #BDA389 · LRV ~38.8
Closest tone in another brand: Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time (~98% proximity)Merino (N260-4) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 38.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Merino in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
38.8 · Mid-tone
Undertone (estimated)
Yellow · strong
Temperature
Warm
Code
N260-4
HEX
#BDA389
RGB
189, 163, 137
HSL
30°, 28%, 64%
Family
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Merino FAQ
What undertone does Merino have?
Merino is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Merino?
Merino has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 38.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Merino in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Sands of Time (SW 6101), ~98% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sands of Time (HGSW6101), ~98% proximity; PPG: Antelope (PPG15-09), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Hillsborough Beige (1033), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Brown Owl (M136), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Antelope (PPG15-09), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Baked Potato (DEC717), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Merino?
The HEX code of Merino (N260-4) is #BDA389, RGB 189, 163, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.