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Merlot color

A soft, wine-stained red with a brownish purple undertone, named after the popular red wine grape. It is a go-to fall and winter shade for sweaters, bridesmaid dresses and cozy living rooms.

Also known as: Merlot red.

The hex code for merlot is #73343A. In RGB it is rgb(115, 52, 58), in HSL hsl(354, 38%, 33%) and in CMYK 0, 55, 50, 55.

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Colors similar to merlot

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About merlot

Merlot (#73343A) is a warm, mid-tone, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the reds family. It mixes 115 red, 52 green and 58 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in fashion, weddings, home decor.

Swatch of Merlot with its shades from light to dark · #73343A
Merlot · #73343A

Merlot shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

See all its shades: Color shades generator

Merlot outfits: palettes by season

Outfit palettes with merlot or a very close shade, each with 8 outfits to copy.

Quiet luxuryFall · MenOfficeFall · MenBohoWinter · MenOfficeWinter · Men

Merlot color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Pine green
AnalogousClose to: Boysenberry, Toffee
TriadicClose to: Fern green, Delft blue
Split complementaryClose to: Mexican flag green, Petrol blue

Merlot color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Merlot
Analogous palette · Merlot
Complementary palette · Merlot
Triadic palette · Merlot
With neutrals palette · Merlot
With an accent palette · Merlot

Merlot contrast with text

White textContrast 9.2:1 · AAA
Black textContrast 2.3:1 · Not recommended

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --merlot: #73343A;
  --merlot-rgb: 115, 52, 58;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--merlot); }
.text { color: var(--merlot); }

Colors similar to merlot

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Themed palettes with this color

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Swatch of Merlot with its shades from light to dark · #73343A
Swatch of Merlot with its shades from light to dark · #73343A

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for merlot?

The hex code for merlot is #73343A. In RGB it is rgb(115, 52, 58), in HSL hsl(354, 38%, 33%) and in CMYK 0, 55, 50, 55.

What is the complementary color of merlot?

Its complement on the color wheel is #34736D, close to pine green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on merlot?

Yes. The contrast with white is 9.2:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).