Chalky Merlot Slate

#191514

Notes

Chalky Merlot Slate (#191514) is a deep red with an earthy character. It leans grounded and natural, the kind of color that plays well with wood, clay, linen, and warm neutrals. Its HSL profile (12°, 11%, 9%) places it in the muted band at a dark lightness. It works well as a headline, icon, or deep background in an otherwise light layout, pairing cleanly with cream, bone, and warm neutrals. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary cyan. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#191514

RGB

rgb(25, 21, 20)

HSL

hsl(12, 11%, 9%)