Chalky Merlot Crumb

#382e2e

Notes

Chalky Merlot Crumb (#382E2E) 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°, 10%, 20%) 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

#382e2e

RGB

rgb(56, 46, 46)

HSL

hsl(0, 10%, 20%)