What is the HEX code for Behr Merino?

The hexadecimal color code for Behr Merino undertone is #bda389 .

What is the RGB code of Behr Merino?

RGB code is 189, 163, 137 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Behr Merino N260-4

Q: Is Behr Merino N260-4 cool or warm?

Behr N260-4 Merino is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Behr Merino undertones?

Red is Behr Merino undertone color.

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What are Behr Merino undertones?
Is Merino N260-4 cool or warm?
How light temperature affects on Merino
Monochromatic color scheme
Complementary color scheme
Color comparison and matching
LRV of Merino N260-4
Color codes
Color equivalents

Code:	N260-4
Name:	Merino
Brand:	Behr

What color is Behr Merino?

Elevate your space with Behr Merino (N260-4), a warm and inviting taupe hue that exudes sophistication and charm. This versatile color seamlessly blends elegance and comfort, making it perfect for both traditional and contemporary interiors. Embrace Merino in your living room to create a cozy and stylish ambiance, or in the bedroom for a tranquil retreat. With its subtle undertones, this color pairs beautifully with earthy tones, greens, and blues, adding a touch of serenity to any space. Let Behr N260-4 Merino envelop your home in timeless beauty and understated luxury.

What are Behr Merino undertones?

Merino has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#BDA389

RGB code:

189, 163, 137

Is Behr Merino N260-4 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30°, this Beige reads warm on the HSL color wheel.

N260-4 Merino HSL code: 30, 28%, 64%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Merino

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Beige shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Merino:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

N260-4
Merino

Darker shades

N260-4
Merino

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Merino with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Behr Nor'Wester and Absolute Zero.

N260-4
Merino

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LRV of Merino

Merino has an LRV of 39.18% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 39.18%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#bda389
RGB Decimal	189, 163, 137
RGB Percent	74.12%, 63.92%, 53.73%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 27.51% Value: 74.12%
HSL	hsl(30, 28, 64)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 13.76 Yellow: 27.51 Key: 25.88
YIQ	Y: 167.81 I: 23.848 Q: -2.591
XYZ	X: 38.599 Y: 38.821 Z: 29.12
CIE Lab	L:68.621 a:5.521 b:17.042
CIE Luv	L:68.621 u:17.975 v:22.266
Decimal	12428169
Hunter Lab	62.306, 1.545, 15.904

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Mid-tone colors

Beige tones

mid-tone Beige colors

Behr Merino N260-4

What color is Behr Merino?

What are Behr Merino undertones?

Is Behr Merino N260-4 cool or warm?

How light temperature affects Merino

Coordinating colors. Colors that go with Behr Merino:

Monochromatic color scheme

Lighter shades

N210-1Taupe Tease

N170-2Rose Pearl

N230-2Old Map

MQ2-50Gravelstone

HDC-CT-19Windrush

Darker shades

N270-5River Road

PPU4-02Coco Rum

N270-6Westminster

S280-6Hazel

280F-4Burnt Almond

Complementary color scheme

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LRV of Merino

Color codes

Color equivalents

SW 6101

Sands of Time

Sherwin Williams

PPU4-05

Basketry

Behr

SW 7714

Oak Barrel

Sherwin Williams

SW 7538

Tamarind

Sherwin Williams

SW 6108

Latte

Sherwin Williams

N240-4

Sierra

Behr

HC-47

Brookline Beige

Benjamin Moore

AF-135

Interlude

Benjamin Moore

SW 9103

Farro

Sherwin Williams

1033

Hillsborough Beige

Benjamin Moore

SW 9096

Beige Intenso

Sherwin Williams

1026

Broken Arrow

Benjamin Moore

SW 6094

Sensational Sand

Sherwin Williams

MQ2-40

French Pastry

Behr

700D-4

Brown Teepee

Behr

HDC-AC-12

Craft Brown

Behr

MQ2-12

Milano

Behr

S240-4

Pacific Bluffs

Behr

N270-4

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Merino:

N210-1
Taupe Tease

N170-2
Rose Pearl

N230-2
Old Map

MQ2-50
Gravelstone

HDC-CT-19
Windrush

N270-5
River Road

PPU4-02
Coco Rum

N270-6
Westminster

S280-6
Hazel

280F-4
Burnt Almond

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Merino N260-4
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Merino N260-4
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Merino:

N210-1
Taupe Tease

N170-2
Rose Pearl

N230-2
Old Map

MQ2-50
Gravelstone

HDC-CT-19
Windrush

N270-5
River Road

PPU4-02
Coco Rum

N270-6
Westminster

S280-6
Hazel

280F-4
Burnt Almond

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