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Merino

#EFE9DC

Merino is a warm light color with the hex code #EFE9DC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 239, 233, 220 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 3%, 8%, 6% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Merino color values

HEX
#EFE9DC
RGB
239, 233, 220
HSL
41°, 37%, 90%
CMYK
0, 3, 8, 6

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Merino sits at 41° on the color wheel with 37% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the orange-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 37% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Merino is rendered as rgb(239, 233, 220), where the red channel dominates at 239, though the other channels keep the hue balanced. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Merino translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 3M 8Y 6K. The low-to-moderate black value (6%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its yellow ink content (8%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Merino

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #EFE9DC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 239, 233, 220;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#EFE9DC',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 3%
Y: 8%
K: 6%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(239, 233, 220)
rgba(239, 233, 220, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 41° on the color wheel

Rolex logo
Rolex
Guinness logo
Guinness
Slack logo
Slack
Gucci logo
Gucci

Frequently asked questions

What color is #EFE9DC?
#EFE9DC is Merino, a warm light color with RGB values of 239, 233, 220. It has a hue of 41°, 37% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #EFE9DC?
The RGB color code for #EFE9DC is rgb(239, 233, 220). This means it contains 239 red, 233 green, and 220 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Merino a warm or cool color?
Merino (#EFE9DC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #EFE9DC in CSS?
You can use #EFE9DC in CSS with: background-color: #EFE9DC; or color: #EFE9DC; or as an RGB value: rgb(239, 233, 220). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 3%, 8%, 6%.

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