Dusty Merlot Shale

#372a2b

Notes

Dusty Merlot Shale (#372A2B) 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°, 13%, 19%) 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

#372a2b

RGB

rgb(55, 42, 43)

HSL

hsl(355, 13%, 19%)