Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Merino |
| SKU | N260-4 |
| Hex | #BBA889 |
| RGB | 187, 168, 137 |
| HSL | 37°, 27%, 64% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Merino
Merino sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Merino is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Merino within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #BBA889 in HSL space. Pair Merino with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Merino Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Merino from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr N260-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Merino
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Basket Beige (SW 6143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Basket Beige swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Merino
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Merino is Huntington Beige (HC-21). At ΔE 0.95 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Huntington Beige and you'll get the same color. See the full Huntington Beige swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Merino
Valspar's nearest match is Brown Bunny (T577), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41.3 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Brown Bunny swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Merino
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Merino is Prairie Dust (PPG1102-4) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Prairie Dust swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Merino
Glidden's nearest match is Antelope (PPG15-09), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Antelope swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Merino
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Merino is Towrope (417-3DB) — very close at ΔE 2.18, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Towrope swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Merino
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Merino is Universal Khaki (HGSW 3185) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Universal Khaki swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Merino
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sepia Tone (DET638), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Sepia Tone swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Merino
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Merino. The nearest is Juniper Tree (JG-166) at ΔE 4.11 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Juniper Tree swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Merino
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Biscuit (NO. 38), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Biscuit swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Merino
The closest Diamond Vogel equivalent of Merino is Highlight (0275). At ΔE 0.7 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Diamond Vogel is your counter, order Highlight and you'll get the same color. See the full Highlight swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Merino
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Flaxen Field (H0112), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Flaxen Field swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Merino
At Rodda, the closest color to Merino is Sand Sculpture (CA094) — very close at ΔE 2.73, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sand Sculpture swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Merino
C2 Paint's nearest match is Kerfuffle (C2-845), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Kerfuffle swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Merino
Kompozit's nearest match is Highlight (0275), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.48). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Merino without repainting risk. See the full Highlight swatch →