Cool Merlot Sand

#2c2221

Notes

Cool Merlot Sand (#2C2221) 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 (5°, 14%, 15%) 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

#2c2221

RGB

rgb(44, 34, 33)

HSL

hsl(5, 14%, 15%)