Meander
At first glance, Meander belongs to the neutral family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#B6AE99LRV
42.46
Coordinating Colors
Simple Stone reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 42), opening up a space where Meander encloses it.
Meander reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 24), opening up a space where Willowleaf encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 44 and 42, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 42 and 41, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 45 vs 42), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (46 vs 42) makes Woolen Mittens the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Meander reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 7), opening up a space where Sea Mariner encloses it.
Starry Night reflects far more light (LRV 69 vs 42), opening up a space where Meander encloses it.
At LRV 42 vs 20, Meander is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 42 vs 28, Meander is decisively the brighter choice.
Meander reflects far more light (LRV 42 vs 3), opening up a space where After the Storm encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 42, Lavender Wisp is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 73 vs 42, Lunar Lite is decisively the brighter choice.
Crushed Ice reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 42), opening up a space where Meander encloses it.
Repose Gray reflects far more light (LRV 58 vs 42), opening up a space where Meander encloses it.
A 11-point LRV gap (53 vs 42) makes Colonnade Gray the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (42 vs 34) makes Meander the marginally brighter of the two.
Meander reads slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 33), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 42 vs 26, Meander is decisively the brighter choice.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
Meander through warm, contemplative spaces with this sophisticated taupe that carries gentle beige undertones—perfect for creating a grounded, inviting atmosphere in living rooms or bedrooms. Its medium depth pairs beautifully with warmer woods and creates a calming backdrop that feels both substantial and serene.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.