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Merlot

#80192A

Merlot is a warm dark color with the hex code #80192A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 128, 25, 42 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 80%, 67%, 50% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Merlot color values

HEX
#80192A
RGB
128, 25, 42
HSL
350°, 67%, 30%
CMYK
0, 80, 67, 50

About this color

Merlot sits at 350° 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, 42), 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 67Y 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.

How to use Merlot

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #80192A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 128, 25, 42;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#80192A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 80%
Y: 67%
K: 50%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(128, 25, 42)
rgba(128, 25, 42, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Frequently asked questions

What color is #80192A?
#80192A is Merlot, a warm dark color with RGB values of 128, 25, 42. It has a hue of 350°, 67% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #80192A?
The RGB color code for #80192A is rgb(128, 25, 42). This means it contains 128 red, 25 green, and 42 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Merlot a warm or cool color?
Merlot (#80192A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #80192A in CSS?
You can use #80192A in CSS with: background-color: #80192A; or color: #80192A; or as an RGB value: rgb(128, 25, 42). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 80%, 67%, 50%.