Cool Merlot Shimmer

#2b1217

Notes

Cool Merlot Shimmer (#2B1217) 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 (348°, 41%, 12%) 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#2b1217

RGB

rgb(43, 18, 23)

HSL

hsl(348, 41%, 12%)