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Merino Wool

#D0C2B1

RGB 208, 194, 177 · HSL 33°, 25%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 15, 18

Merino Wool is #D0C2B1 in HEX — rgb(208, 194, 177), hsl(33°, 25%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 15%, 18%).

Merino Wool pulls into the light end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 33°, 25%, 75%. The muted saturation makes it quiet but present, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on bedrooms, dressing rooms, soft fabrics — for romantic, intimate spaces. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D0C2B1

RGB208, 194, 177

HSL33°, 25%, 75%

HSV33°, 15%, 82%

CMYK0, 7, 15, 18

Decimal13681329

CSS RGBrgb(208, 194, 177)

CSS HSLhsl(33, 25%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Behr

Merino Wool HDC-NT-13

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Royal CSP-315

ΔE 0.7 · #CFC1AF

Valspar

Hopsack 3003-10B

ΔE 1.2 · #D0C1AE

Vista Paint

Sail Cloth K-941

ΔE 1.3 · #CEC2AF

Dulux

Bongo Drum S11C2

ΔE 1.5 · #D2C1B2

Sherwin-Williams

Bungalow Beige SW7511

ΔE 1.5 · #CDBFB0

PPG

Gotta Have It 1076-3

ΔE 1.6 · #D0C2B4

Dunn-Edwards

Birchwood DEC752

ΔE 1.6 · #CCBEAC

Farrow & Ball

Stony Ground 211

ΔE 1.7 · #CEC1AD

Hallman-Lindsay

Parsnip historic-parsnip

ΔE 1.8 · #CDC3B0

Kilz

Bronze Mist TB-13

ΔE 2 · #CEBFAB

IKEA

IKEA025 25

ΔE 2.6 · #CBBEB1

RAL

Silk Grey 7044

ΔE 3.4 · #CAC4B0

Colorhouse

Metal .01 Metal-01

ΔE 4.1 · #CBC6B1

Dutch Boy

Olive Gold DCP-0281

ΔE 4.8 · #C7BBA3

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 10.9 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

55/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D0C2B1

#AFBECF

Analogous

#CFB1AF

#D0C2B1

#CECFAF

Triadic

#D0C2B1

#AFCFC1

#C1AFCF

Split-Complementary

#D0C2B1

#AFCECF

#B1AFCF

Tetradic

#D0C2B1

#AFCFB1

#AFBECF

#CFAFCE

Monochromatic

#8F7656

#B39C80

#D0C2B1

#ECE6DF

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#D0C2B1

#BECFAF

#AFBECF

#C1AFCF

Compound

#D0C2B1

#CECFAF

#AFBECF

#B1AFCF

Variations

Lighter

#D9CDBF

#E1DAD1

#EDE9E5

Darker

#B49C7E

#866C4C

#4F3F2C

Saturation

#C4C0BA

#CFC1AF

#E7C397

Interior Use

Best Rooms

bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.75:1

Fail

vs Black

12.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D0C2B1

#CAC6B2

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D0C2B1

#C4C4B3

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D0C2B1

#D1C0C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Merino Wool strikes the line between warm-neutral and statement — light enough for primary walls in soft-light rooms, expressive enough to give a bedroom or dressing room real character. Reads expensive next to cream, walnut, and brass.

SymbolismTenderness, warmth, optimism

PersonalityGentle, intimate, optimistic

romancesoftnesswarmthbedroomintimateblush

How it looks under different light

#DBBEA0

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D0C2B1

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C9C3C4

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#ECEBEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8BA0BA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D0C2B1;

CSS — background

background-color: #D0C2B1;

CSS Variable

--color-merino-wool: #D0C2B1;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'merino-wool': '#D0C2B1' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D0C2B1] text-[#D0C2B1]

SCSS

$merino-wool: #D0C2B1;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D0C2B1?

#D0C2B1 is Merino Wool, a soft pink with a warm undertone.

Is #D0C2B1 warm or cool?

Merino Wool reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Merino Wool?

Merino Wool works well in bedrooms, dressing rooms, powder rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Merino Wool?

Merino Wool pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Merino Wool?

You can download Merino Wool on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Merino Wool?

The hex code is #D0C2B1. In RGB it's 208, 194, 177, and in HSL it's 33°, 25%, 75%.

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