Cool Merlot Sheen

#4a2f2b

Notes

Cool Merlot Sheen (#4A2F2B) 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 (8°, 26%, 23%) 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

#4a2f2b

RGB

rgb(74, 47, 43)

HSL

hsl(8, 26%, 23%)