Plush Merlot Wave

#4b2527

Notes

Plush Merlot Wave (#4B2527) 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°, 34%, 22%) 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

#4b2527

RGB

rgb(75, 37, 39)

HSL

hsl(357, 34%, 22%)