Humble Yellow vs Merino Wool

Jotun
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Behr

Humble Yellow is a Jotun color while Merino Wool comes from Behr. With LRVs of 57 and 55, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Humble Yellow's warm character against Merino Wool's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 3.9, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space.

Humble Yellow vs Merino Wool Color Comparison

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.

ΔE 3.9Noticeable difference

Color Details

Humble Yellow
Jotun · 11173
Hex#d3c5ab
LRV56.5
BrandJotun
Number11173
Undertone
Temperaturewarm
Brightnesslight
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Merino Wool
Behr · HDC-NT-13
Hex#cfc1ae
LRV54.5
BrandBehr
NumberHDC-NT-13
UndertoneRed
Temperaturewarm
Brightnessmedium
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Humble Yellow vs Merino Wool in Real Spaces

Humble Yellow and Merino Wool are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone. These real-room photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions. Showing 1 room type where both colors have photos.

Bathroom

Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.

Humble Yellow
Jotun Humble Yellow bathroom color review

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Merino Wool
Behr HDC-NT-13 bathroom review

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