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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

Light Reflectance Value
54.54
medium

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.

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.

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White subway tile and trim stand out against Merino Wool bathroom walls.

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Behr Merino Wool bathroom paint

Vanity mirror reflects light off Merino Wool walls in this spa-like bathroom.

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Behr Merino Wool bathroom

Soft Merino Wool walls frame a simple bathroom with minimal fixtures and decor.

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Color Codes

HEX#cfc1ae
RGB207, 193, 174
HSL35° 26% 75%
CMYK0 7 16 19
CIE LabL: 78.7 a: 1.8 b: 11.3
XYZX: 52.44 Y: 54.46 Z: 47.78