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Merino

#E1DBD0

RGB 225, 219, 208 · HSL 39°, 22%, 85% · CMYK 0, 3, 8, 12

Merino is #E1DBD0 in HEX — rgb(225, 219, 208), hsl(39°, 22%, 85%), cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 12%).

Merino pulls into the airy end of the pinks spectrum — HSL 39°, 22%, 85%. 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#E1DBD0

RGB225, 219, 208

HSL39°, 22%, 85%

HSV39°, 8%, 88%

CMYK0, 3, 8, 12

Decimal14801872

CSS RGBrgb(225, 219, 208)

CSS HSLhsl(39, 22%, 85%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Charter White SW1A3

ΔE 0.6 · #E2DCD2

Vista Paint

Silver Plume K-934

ΔE 0.7 · #DFD9CE

Benjamin Moore

Athena 858

ΔE 0.9 · #DEDACF

Sherwin-Williams

Egret White SW7570

ΔE 0.9 · #DFD9CF

Valspar

Oyster Pearl 7002-2

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DED3

Hallman-Lindsay

Feather Stone 229

ΔE 1.1 · #E3DED2

Kilz

Flying Dove TB-11

ΔE 1.1 · #DED8CD

PPG

Ash 1076-2

ΔE 1.5 · #E4DED5

Farrow & Ball

Ammonite 274

ΔE 1.5 · #DDD8CF

Behr

Guesthouse UL190-11

ΔE 1.5 · #E3DFD4

Dunn-Edwards

Shady DEC774

ΔE 1.9 · #DBD6CB

IKEA

IKEA028 28

ΔE 2.4 · #E7E1D8

Dutch Boy

Lady Nicole DCP-0030

ΔE 2.7 · #DDDDD5

Colorhouse

Bisque .03 Bisque-03

ΔE 3.3 · #E4E2D3

Kobra

White 01

ΔE 6 · #EAEAE4

RAL

Light Grey 7035

ΔE 6.3 · #D7D7D7

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

71/100

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

#E1DBD0

#D0D6E1

Analogous

#E1D3D0

#E1DBD0

#DFE1D0

Triadic

#E1DBD0

#D0E1DB

#DBD0E1

Split-Complementary

#E1DBD0

#D0DFE1

#D3D0E1

Tetradic

#E1DBD0

#D0E1D3

#D0D6E1

#E1D0DF

Monochromatic

#A59473

#C3B8A2

#E1DBD0

#F5F3EF

Rectangle

#E1DBD0

#D6E1D0

#D0D6E1

#DBD0E1

Compound

#E1DBD0

#DFE1D0

#D0D6E1

#D3D0E1

Variations

Lighter

#E7E2DA

#ECE9E4

#F4F2F0

Darker

#C0B39B

#94805A

#574B34

Saturation

#DBDAD6

#E1DBD0

#F0E0C1

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

1.38:1

Fail

vs Black

15.24:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#E1DBD0

#DFDCD1

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#E1DBD0

#DCDCD1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#E1DBD0

#E2D9DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Soft · Romantic

Merino 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

#E8D1B7

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#E1DBD0

Daylight 5500K

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

#D5D6DB

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EBEBEA

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.

#A7B3CA

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) · Semi-gloss (trim) · Flat (ceiling)

Light tones absorb less light than expected — eggshell adds warmth on walls, semi-gloss gives trim crisp definition against pale walls.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · 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; pale colors typically need 2 coats for full opacity.

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: #E1DBD0;

CSS — background

background-color: #E1DBD0;

CSS Variable

--color-merino: #E1DBD0;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'merino': '#E1DBD0' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#E1DBD0] text-[#E1DBD0]

SCSS

$merino: #E1DBD0;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E1DBD0?

#E1DBD0 is Merino, a light pink with a warm undertone.

Is #E1DBD0 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Merino?

Merino 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?

Merino 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?

You can download Merino 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?

The hex code is #E1DBD0. In RGB it's 225, 219, 208, and in HSL it's 39°, 22%, 85%.

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