Merlot

Q: How do I use #801927 in CSS?

You can use #801927 in CSS with: background-color: #801927; or color: #801927; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 25, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 80%, 70%, 50%.

#801927

Merlot is a warm dark color with the hex code #801927. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 128, 25, 39 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 80%, 70%, 50% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Merlot color values

HEX: #801927
RGB: 128, 25, 39
HSL: 352°, 67%, 30%
CMYK: 0, 80, 70, 50

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Merlot sits at 352° on the color wheel with 67% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 67% 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(128, 25, 39), where the red channel dominates at 128, 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 80M 70Y 50K. With a moderate key (50%), this color uses black to deepen the chromatic channels rather than replace them, a profile that typically holds up well in both offset and digital print. 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: #801927;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 25, 39;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#801927',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 80%
Y: 70%
K: 50%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens

rgb(128, 25, 39)
rgba(128, 25, 39, 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 #801927?

#801927 is Merlot, a warm dark color with RGB values of 128, 25, 39. It has a hue of 352°, 67% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #801927?

The RGB color code for #801927 is rgb(128, 25, 39). This means it contains 128 red, 25 green, and 39 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Merlot a warm or cool color?

Merlot (#801927) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #801927 in CSS?

You can use #801927 in CSS with: background-color: #801927; or color: #801927; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 25, 39). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 80%, 70%, 50%.