Crisp Merlot Ink

#2a0d09

Notes

Crisp Merlot Ink (#2A0D09) is a deep red with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (7°, 65%, 10%) places it in the balanced 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

#2a0d09

RGB

rgb(42, 13, 9)

HSL

hsl(7, 65%, 10%)