Merino
Also known as: White Luxe , Light Sandy Day , Noble Cream , Egret White
As a pale take on orange, Merino carries playful and vibrant energy that suits fitness brands and autumn palettes. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a blue keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (15.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Merino color codes
- HEX
- #E1DBD0
- RGB
- rgb(225, 219, 208)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 219, 208, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(39, 22%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(39, 8%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(87.7 0.7 6.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(89.3% 0.016 82.8)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: linen #FAF0E6 · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 3.3 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Merino works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Merino
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Merino by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.38:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Merino background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Merino
Merino with its complement
Soft neighbors of Merino
Merino triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Athena #DCD7CC · ΔE 1.1
- Hourglass #E5E0D5 · ΔE 1.2
- Albescent #E1DACB · ΔE 1.7
- Foggy Day #E7E3DB · ΔE 2.3
- Crepuscular #E7DCCE · ΔE 2.3
- Helium #EAE5D8 · ΔE 2.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Merino is closest to Skyscraper .
FAQ
Merino FAQs
What color is Merino?
Merino is a light orange with the hex code #E1DBD0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 39°, 22% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Merino?
The hex code for Merino is #E1DBD0. In RGB it's rgb(225, 219, 208), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 8%, 12%).
What colors go well with Merino?
Merino pairs naturally with blue tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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