Faded Merlot Soot

#2a1d1e

Notes

Faded Merlot Soot (#2A1D1E) 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°, 18%, 14%) 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

#2a1d1e

RGB

rgb(42, 29, 30)

HSL

hsl(355, 18%, 14%)