Quiet Merlot Petal

#501b29

Notes

Quiet Merlot Petal (#501B29) 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 (344°, 50%, 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

#501b29

RGB

rgb(80, 27, 41)

HSL

hsl(344, 50%, 21%)