Merlins Beard
Merlins Beard is a bright and airy paint color from Cloverdale Paint. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 8 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#EDE1D8
LRV
77.00
Merlins Beard's Color Strip
Merlins Beard is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Color strip 9 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Merlins Beard in Real Rooms
Merlins Beard has a high LRV of 77 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Merlins Beard in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Merlins Beard gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Merlins Beard really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Merlins Beard sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Merlins Beard in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms benefit from colors with some weight to them — lighter shades can feel too open for a space meant for intimate evening gatherings. Merlins Beard does what good dining room color should: it makes the table feel like the center of the world.
Merlins Beard on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
These photos show Merlins Beard in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Merlins Beard in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Merlins Beard in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
In a modern kitchen, Merlins Beard provides the necessary "organic" touch to offset stainless steel appliances and glass backsplashes. It prevents the kitchen from feeling like a laboratory, injecting a much-needed sense of domestic warmth and culinary inspiration.
Merlins Beard on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Merlins Beard creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
Merlins Beard on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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