Earthyreddeepmuted
HSL
6° · 18% · 22%
Merlot Ash
#42302e
Notes
Merlot Ash (#42302E) 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 (6°, 18%, 22%) 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
#42302e
RGB
rgb(66, 48, 46)
HSL
hsl(6, 18%, 22%)