Merlot is a
warm dark color with the hex code #821725.
This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB
130, 23, 37 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 82%, 72%, 49% for print applications.
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Merlot
#821725
Merlot color values
- HEX
- #821725
- RGB
- 130, 23, 37
- HSL
- 352°, 70%, 30%
- CMYK
- 0, 82, 72, 49
Shades & tints
About this color
Merlot sits at 352° on the color wheel with 70% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 70% 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(130, 23, 37), where the red channel dominates at 130, 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 82M 72Y 49K. With a moderate key (49%), 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: #821725;
--brand-primary-rgb: 130, 23, 37;
} Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#821725',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 82%
Y: 72%
K: 49% Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(130, 23, 37)
rgba(130, 23, 37, 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 #821725?
What is the RGB value of #821725?
Is Merlot a warm or cool color?
How do I use #821725 in CSS?
background-color: #821725; or color: #821725; or as an RGB value: rgb(130, 23, 37). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 82%, 72%, 49%.