Merino (N260-4) is a mid-tone beige from Behr with a strong yellow undertone. Its LRV is about 38.8 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Sands of Time (98% match).

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LRV

38.8 · Mid-tone

Undertone

Yellow · strong

Temperature

Warm

Code

N260-4

HEX

#BDA389

RGB

189, 163, 137

HSL

30°, 28%, 64%

Family

Beiges

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Merino FAQ

What undertone does Merino have?

Merino is a mid-tone beige with a strong yellow undertone. 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 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.

What is the closest match to Merino in other brands?

Sherwin-Williams: Sands of Time (SW 6101), 98%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sands of Time (HGSW6101), 98%; PPG: Antelope (PPG15-09), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Hillsborough Beige (1033), 96%; Valspar: Brown Owl (M136), 96%; Glidden: Antelope (PPG15-09), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Baked Potato (DEC717), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Templeton Pink (No. 303), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.