Soft Merlot Sheen

#5d1d2a

Notes

Soft Merlot Sheen (#5D1D2A) 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 (348°, 52%, 24%) 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

#5d1d2a

RGB

rgb(93, 29, 42)

HSL

hsl(348, 52%, 24%)