Cool Merlot Opal

#5f0c1f

Notes

Cool Merlot Opal (#5F0C1F) 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 (346°, 78%, 21%) places it in the highly saturated band at a dark lightness. Best used in small doses, like logos, CTAs, focus rings, or highlight text, where its saturation becomes a feature rather than noise. 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

#5f0c1f

RGB

rgb(95, 12, 31)

HSL

hsl(346, 78%, 21%)