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Merlot

#841524

Merlot is a warm dark color with the hex code #841524. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 132, 21, 36 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 84%, 73%, 48% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Merlot color values

HEX
#841524
RGB
132, 21, 36
HSL
352°, 73%, 30%
CMYK
0, 84, 73, 48

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Merlot sits at 352° on the color wheel with 73% saturation and 30% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 73% 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(132, 21, 36), where the red channel dominates at 132, 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 84M 73Y 48K. With a moderate key (48%), 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

Split-Complementary

How to use Merlot

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #841524;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 132, 21, 36;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#841524',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 84%
Y: 73%
K: 48%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(132, 21, 36)
rgba(132, 21, 36, 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

Porsche logo
Porsche
H&M logo
H&M
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Pinterest logo
Pinterest

Frequently asked questions

What color is #841524?
#841524 is Merlot, a warm dark color with RGB values of 132, 21, 36. It has a hue of 352°, 73% saturation, and 30% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #841524?
The RGB color code for #841524 is rgb(132, 21, 36). This means it contains 132 red, 21 green, and 36 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Merlot a warm or cool color?
Merlot (#841524) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #841524 in CSS?
You can use #841524 in CSS with: background-color: #841524; or color: #841524; or as an RGB value: rgb(132, 21, 36). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 84%, 73%, 48%.

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