Cool Merlot Soot

#3b262a

Notes

Cool Merlot Soot (#3B262A) 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 (349°, 22%, 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#3b262a

RGB

rgb(59, 38, 42)

HSL

hsl(349, 22%, 19%)