Chalky Merlot Shale

#3a2c2c

Notes

Chalky Merlot Shale (#3A2C2C) 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%, 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

#3a2c2c

RGB

rgb(58, 44, 44)

HSL

hsl(0, 14%, 20%)