Merlot is a
warm dark color with the hex code #7E1120.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
126, 17, 32 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 87%, 75%, 51% for print applications.
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Merlot
#7E1120
Merlot color values
- HEX
- #7E1120
- RGB
- 126, 17, 32
- HSL
- 352°, 76%, 28%
- CMYK
- 0, 87, 75, 51
Shades & tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Merlot sits at 352° on the color wheel with 76% saturation and 28% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 76% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. The lower lightness gives it weight and depth, lending gravity to any palette it enters.
In digital environments, Merlot is rendered as rgb(126, 17, 32), where the red channel dominates at 126, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. High saturation combined with low lightness creates deep, jewel-toned results — useful for premium UI elements, hover states, and focused interaction areas.
For print, Merlot translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 87M 75Y 51K. A substantial black component (51%) anchors this color in print. The remaining ink channels supplement rather than drive the hue, which keeps the result stable across different paper stocks. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.
Color harmonies
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-Complementary
How to use Merlot
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #7E1120;
--brand-primary-rgb: 126, 17, 32;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#7E1120',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 87%
Y: 75%
K: 51%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(126, 17, 32)
rgba(126, 17, 32, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Brands using similar hue
24 brand s with colors near 352° on the color wheel
Frequently asked questions
What color is #7E1120?
#7E1120 is Merlot, a warm dark color with RGB values of 126, 17, 32. It has a hue of 352°, 76%
saturation, and 28% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #7E1120?
The RGB color code for #7E1120 is rgb(126, 17, 32). This means it contains 126 red,
17 green, and 32 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Merlot a warm or cool color?
Merlot (#7E1120) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #7E1120 in CSS?
You can use #7E1120 in CSS with:
background-color: #7E1120; or color: #7E1120; or as an RGB value: rgb(126, 17, 32). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 87%, 75%, 51%.