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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Merino
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.38:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Merino background: #000000
Palettes featuring Merino
Merino with its complement
Soft neighbors of Merino
Merino triad
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.
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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