Deep Merlot Wash

#3b2521

Notes

Deep Merlot Wash (#3B2521) 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 (9°, 28%, 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

#3b2521

RGB

rgb(59, 37, 33)

HSL

hsl(9, 28%, 18%)