Dusky Merlot Cascade

#40081b

Notes

Dusky Merlot Cascade (#40081B) is a deep red with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (340°, 78%, 14%) places it in the highly saturated band at a dark lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. 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

#40081b

RGB

rgb(64, 8, 27)

HSL

hsl(340, 78%, 14%)