Merlins Beard 0124 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #EFE2D8, LRV 78 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Icing from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFE2D8 · 0124
Merlins Beard
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Merlins Beard Technical Profile
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Merlins Beard in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Merlins Beard in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintMerlins Beard
Nearly identical
PPGButter Icing
Butter Icing
PPG
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Casi Rosa
Behr
Nearly identical
Je M'Apelle Missy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Pensacola Pink
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pink Floss
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Linen White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Merlins Beard
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Merlins Beard
#EFE2D8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3AF7F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Merlins Beard
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Merlins Beard Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Merlins Beard.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Merlins Beard — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Merlins Beard have?
Merlins Beard by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Merlins Beard in your own space before committing.
What colors match Merlins Beard from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Merlins Beard are Butter Icing by PPG (a near-identical match), Merlins Beard by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Casi Rosa by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Merlins Beard's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Merlins Beard?
Merlins Beard has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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