Plush Crimson Velvet

#8a2e31

Notes

Plush Crimson Velvet (#8A2E31) is a true 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 (358°, 50%, 36%) places it in the balanced band at a mid lightness. It works across type, buttons, and borders, saturated enough to feel deliberate but balanced enough to not fight the rest of the palette. For a confident two-color system, pair it with its complementary cyan. For something softer, pull in its analogous neighbors on either side of the wheel.

HEX

#8a2e31

RGB

rgb(138, 46, 49)

HSL

hsl(358, 50%, 36%)