Merino Wool
Often used for its versatile and reflective qualities, Merino Wool remains a staple for Behr designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. We've gathered 3 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#cfc1ae
LRV
54.54
Merino Wool in Real Rooms
Merino Wool has a medium-high LRV of 54.54 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
3 Bathroom Photos
Pairing Merino Wool with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
White subway tile and trim stand out against Merino Wool bathroom walls.
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Vanity mirror reflects light off Merino Wool walls in this spa-like bathroom.
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Soft Merino Wool walls frame a simple bathroom with minimal fixtures and decor.
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Similar Colors
Shoreline Haze reads slightly lighter (LRV 60 vs 55), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Spun Wool reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 55), opening up a space where Merino Wool encloses it.
Taupe Tease reflects far more light (LRV 70 vs 55), opening up a space where Merino Wool encloses it.
Merino Wool reflects far more light (LRV 55 vs 39), opening up a space where Harvest Brown encloses it.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 55 vs 22, Merino Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 55 vs 15, Merino Wool is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 55 vs 9, Merino Wool is decisively the brighter choice.