Chalky Merlot Vapor

#2e2323

Notes

Chalky Merlot Vapor (#2E2323) 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 (0°, 14%, 16%) 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

#2e2323

RGB

rgb(46, 35, 35)

HSL

hsl(0, 14%, 16%)