Rich Merlot Crystal

#451c1e

Notes

Rich Merlot Crystal (#451C1E) 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 (357°, 42%, 19%) places it in the balanced 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

#451c1e

RGB

rgb(69, 28, 30)

HSL

hsl(357, 42%, 19%)