Cool Merlot Shimmer

#3a2222

Notes

Cool Merlot Shimmer (#3A2222) 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°, 26%, 18%) 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

#3a2222

RGB

rgb(58, 34, 34)

HSL

hsl(0, 26%, 18%)