Plush Merlot Velvet

#4e1d2c

Notes

Plush Merlot Velvet (#4E1D2C) 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 (342°, 46%, 21%) 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#4e1d2c

RGB

rgb(78, 29, 44)

HSL

hsl(342, 46%, 21%)