Cool Merlot Ink

#1d1112

Notes

Cool Merlot Ink (#1D1112) 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 (355°, 26%, 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

#1d1112

RGB

rgb(29, 17, 18)

HSL

hsl(355, 26%, 9%)