Quiet Merlot Shimmer

#5e1329

Notes

Quiet Merlot Shimmer (#5E1329) is a deep red with a jewel character. It carries the deep, saturated richness of a gemstone. Authoritative and slightly formal, it works well for type and heavy UI elements. Its HSL profile (342°, 66%, 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 teal. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#5e1329

RGB

rgb(94, 19, 41)

HSL

hsl(342, 66%, 22%)