Battenberg vs Merino

BattenbergBenjamin MoorevsMerinoTikkurilaΔE 3.9Noticeable difference

Battenberg is a Benjamin Moore color while Merino comes from Tikkurila. Battenberg reads as beige-yellow, while Merino reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 75 and 74, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Battenberg
Benjamin Moore · AF-70
Hex#E9E5D0
LRV75.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-70
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Merino
Tikkurila · Y458
Hex#E5E0D2
LRV74.3
BrandTikkurila
NumberY458
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessLight

Battenberg vs Merino Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Battenberg on one side and Merino on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.

More Battenberg comparisons

See how Battenberg stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Battenberg
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Battenberg
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Battenberg reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Battenberg
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Battenberg
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Battenberg
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Battenberg
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Battenberg
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter

Accessible Beige
Battenberg
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Battenberg
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Battenberg is the lighter choice

French Gray
Battenberg
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Naval
Battenberg
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Battenberg
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter

Bancha
Battenberg
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Battenberg
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Pure White
Battenberg
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White reads slightly lighter

Artichoke
Battenberg
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Battenberg
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Battenberg reads slightly lighter

Shoji White
Battenberg
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Nearly identical in tone

Snowbound
Battenberg
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound reads slightly lighter

Pewter Green
Battenberg
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Battenberg
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Battenberg reads slightly lighter

Dix Blue
Battenberg
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Calamine
Battenberg
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Battenberg reads slightly lighter

Treron
Battenberg
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Battenberg
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Battenberg
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Battenberg
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Battenberg
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Battenberg
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Battenberg is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Battenberg
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Battenberg reads noticeably lighter